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Pages in category "South American mythology" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Coco (folklore) E.
South American mythology (12 C, 10 P) P. Peruvian folklore (1 C, 14 P) U. ... Pages in category "South American folklore" The following 5 pages are in this category ...
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Pages in category "Indigenous South American legendary creatures" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
She then died of her injuries and now haunts the forests and mountain ranges. In a third origin story, she was an unfaithful wife who cheated on her husband with the couple's employer, a patron. Upon discovering her infidelity, the jealous husband murdered both her and the patron. She died but her soul remains in a one-legged body.
Pachamama is a goddess revered by the indigenous peoples of the Andes.In Inca mythology she is an "Earth Mother" type goddess, [1] and a fertility goddess who presides over planting and harvesting, embodies the mountains, and causes earthquakes.
A duende, according to the Chamorro-English Dictionary by Donald Topping, Pedro Ogo and Bernadita Dungca, is a goblin, elf, ghost or spook in the form of a dwarf, a mischievous spirit which hides or takes small children. Some believe the Duende to be helpful or shy creatures, while others believe them to be mischievous and eat misbehaving children.
Latin American folklore is the study of the informal beliefs, customs and cultural traditions common in the countries in Latin America. For ancient folklore and myths of Latin America, see Category:Native American religion .