Chilean Mythology
Chilean Mythology
Chilean Mythology
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The Chilean mythology, is the mythology and beliefs of the Folklore of Chile.
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1 Description 2 Mythological Division 3 Myths and Legends in the Northern Zone 4 Myths and Legends in the Central Zone 5 Easter Island Myths and Legends 6 Myths and Legends in the Southern Zone 7 Myths and Legends in Chilo 8 Mythologies and Legends 9 Iconography 10 References 11 See also
[edit] Description
The Chilean mythology is an aggregate of myths and legends from the beliefs of Chile's indigenous groups (Mapuche, Tehuelche,...); and others of European origin, mainly of the Spanish colonization of Chile. This variety of sources of beliefs caused, in some cases, a fusion of different beings of various mythological origins, and this has complemented and differentiated the Chilean mythology (example the Chilota mythology). Likewise, the differences in landscape and climate throughout Chile formed defined geographical zones that underwent different historical circumstances; the which have contributed and favored the apparition of new, distinct beliefs and myths that have served to enrich the country's mythology.
[edit] Iconography
Marcela Donoso, Chilean painter, made a set of oil paintings describing 30 relevant Chilean myths. A collection book has been made of these paintings.
[edit] References
Antonio Acevedo Hernndez. Leyendas de Chile. Coleccin Leyenda y tradicin. Biblioteca Quimant para todos. Quimant, 1971. (Spanish) Keller Rueff Keller R. Mitos y leyendas de Chile. Enciclopedia moderna de Chile. Editorial Jernimo de Vivar, 1972. (Spanish) Yolando Pino Saavedra. Folktales of Chile. Routledge & K. Paul, 1967.
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