#pihuychen

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A terrible shapeshifter, the bloodsucking serpent that flies through the air.

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Feathered snake? is she a Quetzalcoatl?

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.

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Pihuchén

Piuichén- Piguchén- Pihuychen El pihuchén, corto culebrón verdoso. Vive en el corazón de los árboles huecos. Chupa la sangre de las ovbejas o de los cristianos desde lejos. Se conoce cuando está en alguna parte por las huellas de sangre que deja. Porque defeca u orina sangre. Por eso, en Lo Macul, a cada rebaño de ovejas les ponen seis o más cabros. LA sangre de éstos es muy fuerte y ahuyenta a…

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Peuchen

Variations: Piuchen, Pihuchen, Pihuychen, Pihuichen, Piguchen, Piwuchen Location | Distribution: Chile A gigantic, flying and shape-shifting serpent from Chilote and Mapuche mythology which is said to whistle in an odd manner, and is able to paralyze victims to suck blood out of them.