Invunche
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The Invunche is a grotesquely deformed guardian monster from Chilote mythology, typically depicted as a twisted, contorted being that protects witches’ caves and secrets.
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
figure in Chilean folklore
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figure in Chilote mythology ⓘ guardian monster ⓘ mythological creature ⓘ |
| alignment | servant of witches ⓘ |
| alternativeSpelling | Imbunche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedGroup |
Chilote witches
NERFINISHED
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Council of the Cave (Cueva de Quicaví) in some versions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Chile
NERFINISHED
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Chiloé Archipelago NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| behavior |
aggressive toward intruders
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obedient to witches ⓘ |
| category |
Chilean legendary creatures
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monsters in folklore ⓘ mythological guardians ⓘ |
| createdBy |
Chilote witches
NERFINISHED
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warlocks of Chiloé ⓘ |
| culture | Chilote mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function |
guards entrances to brujería caves
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prevents intruders from discovering witches’ gatherings ⓘ |
| habitat |
remote caves in Chiloé
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witches’ caves ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Spanish ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Chilean oral tradition
ⓘ
folklore collections about Chiloé ⓘ |
| mythologicalContext | part of Chilote witchcraft lore ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
body deliberately deformed through magical and physical torture
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sometimes described with its head turned backwards ⓘ sometimes described with its tongue split or altered ⓘ |
| originStory |
created from a kidnapped male child
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transformed through witchcraft ⓘ |
| physicalAppearance |
grotesquely deformed being
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often described as having one leg attached to the back of its neck ⓘ often has dislocated or twisted limbs ⓘ often moves by hopping ⓘ twisted and contorted body ⓘ |
| role |
guardian of witches’ caves
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protector of witches’ secrets ⓘ |
| symbolism |
represents corruption of innocence
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represents fear of witchcraft ⓘ |
| threat | attacks those who try to enter forbidden caves ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.