Peuchen
The Peuchen
is a creature from the Mapuche and Chilota
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 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 machi
(Mapuche Medicine Man).
