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The creature can be eliminated by a ''[[Machi (Shaman)|machi]]'' (Mapuche Medicine Woman). |
The creature can be eliminated by a ''[[Machi (Shaman)|machi]]'' (Mapuche Medicine Woman). |
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==Cryptozoology== |
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In Chile, this word "Peuchen" also designates to the [[Common vampire bat]] (''[[Desmodus rotundus]]''); so some [[cryptozoologist]]s believe that "Common Vampire Bat" is the origin of the legend, however other cryptozoologists believe that the "Peuchen" could be related to the [[Chupacabra]] or be the same [[cryptid]].<ref name=peuchen1>{{cite web|url=http://www.diarioelcentro.cl/articulos_sc.php?fecha=26-07-2004&semana=29-2004|title=Tras los pasos del chupacabras|work=El centro, Journal|date= 26 July 2004|author=Patricio Moraga|language=es|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20070619191305/http://www.diarioelcentro.cl/articulos_sc.php?fecha=26-07-2004&semana=29-2004|archivedate=28 Jan 2014|trans-title=Following the steps of chupacabras}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Colo Colo (mythology)|Colo Colo]] |
* [[Colo Colo (mythology)|Colo Colo]] |
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* [[Basilisco Chilote]] |
* [[Basilisco Chilote]] |
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* [[Chupacabra]] |
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* [[Chonchon]] |
* [[Chonchon]] |
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* [[Sigbin]] |
* [[Sigbin]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite book |author=Martinez Vilches, Oscar|title=Chiloe Misterioso: Turismo, Mitologia Chilota, leyendas|year=1992|publisher=Ediciones de la Voz de Chiloe |location=Chile|isbn=0-19-451308-4|page=179|language=es}} |
*{{cite book |author=Martinez Vilches, Oscar|title=Chiloe Misterioso: Turismo, Mitologia Chilota, leyendas|year=1992|publisher=Ediciones de la Voz de Chiloe |location=Chile|isbn=0-19-451308-4|page=179|language=es}} |
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Revision as of 02:52, 19 December 2019
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The Peuchen (also known as Piuchen, Pihuchen, Pihuychen, Pihuichen, Piguchen, or Piwuchen) is a creature from the Mapuche mythology and Chilote mythology pertaining to southern Chile, a much feared shapeshifting creature which could instantly change into animal form.
It has often been described as gigantic flying snake which produced strange whistling sounds, while its gaze could paralyse an intended victim and permit it to suck its blood. It has often been reported as the cause of sucking blood from sheep.
The creature can be eliminated by a machi (Mapuche Medicine Woman).
See also
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References
- Martinez Vilches, Oscar (1992). Chiloe Misterioso: Turismo, Mitologia Chilota, leyendas (in Spanish). Chile: Ediciones de la Voz de Chiloe. p. 179. ISBN 0-19-451308-4.
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