Peuchen
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The Peuchen is a creature from the Mapuche and Chilota mythology pertaining to southern Chile, a much feared creature which could instantly change from an animal to a fish, or some other form.
It has often been described as gigantic flying snake which produced strange whistling sounds, while its gaze could petrify an intended victim and permit it to suck its blood. It has often been reported as the cause of sucking the blood from sheep.
The creature was eliminated by a huilliche machi (Mapuche Medicine Man) by delivering a fierce blow to the creature after which it was never again seen in the Chiloean Archipelago.
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- Martinez Vilches, Oscar, Chiloe Misterioso (in Spanish). Pub. Ediciones de la Voz de Chiloe (circa 1998)
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