Trauco
A deformed and ugly dwarf with course and swollen
features, roughly dressed with a conical cap. His feet are mere stumps, his
voice only grunts, he carries a stone axe or wooden club called
"Pahueldún". He lives in the forest and possesses superhuman
strength. With his little stone axe he can fell any tree, no matter how large
or hard, in only three strokes. He walks with the aid of "Pahueldún".
He is usually found seated between the trees weaving his clothes of bark.
He likes to chase and attack women with the intention of stealing their
virginity. Despite his repugnant appearance, he engenders an irresistible
attraction in the hearts of young girls and inspires erotic dreams. Once
aroused, the girls arise and leave home, searching for him in the woods. With
one look he seduces them, they fall to the ground whereupon he ravishes them.
If anyone tries to bother him he throws them into the air turning them rigid
with deformed hands, arms and legs, killing them with his glance or leaving
them to die within the year.