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Cherufe

nature_spirit mountain Mapuche single tradition · 1

Cherufe is a volcano-dwelling monster in Mapuche tradition. This dangerous being inhabits volcanic regions and is associated with eruptions.

When

First attested
1500 CE
Attested period
1500 – 2020
Historical notes
Mapuche oral tradition, documented from colonial contact period.

Relationships

co occurs with
Chibaiskweda, Chimimōryō, Chindi, Chinthe, Chonchon, Choorile, Chort, chalkydri, Charybdis, Cerberus, Camazotz, Cabeiri, Cailleach, Caipora, Camulatz, Candileja, Canaima, Canotila, Caoineag, Cat Sidhe, Ceasg, Ceffyl Dŵr, Cercopes, Chakora, Chamrosh, Chaneque, Čhápa, Chenoo, Chepi

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Mentioned by

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (C)

Source passages

“Cherufe (Mapuche) – Volcano-dwelling monster”

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