Garden view of myth metal effigies Pincoya, Camahueto, Sacho stone-weighted anchor in front of restaurant, Caulin, Chiloe, Chile
In Chiloe mythology, the Camahueto is a bull-unicorn, the horn of which is said to restore the vitality of older men and those who have become impotent. Chiloe Island's isolation from the mainland, with self-reliance on the sea and land, has produced a rich combination of myth and folklore that intrigues visitors. La Pincoya is a goddess of beauty, personifying the spirit of the ocean and shore. She rises from the sea, half-naked, draped in kelp and dancing on the beaches and wave tops. There is abundance of sea food when she faces the sea and a scarcity when she faces the land. The Sacho is a traditional stone-weighted wooden anchor used by the indigenous peoples of Chiloe Island before Spanish settlement. Chiloe Island's isolation from the mainland, with self-reliance on the sea and land, has produced a rich combination of myth and folklore that intrigues visitors.
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Location: Caulin, Chiloe island, Chile, South America
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