The Chonchon is a mythical bird of the religion of the Mapuche people, and is also present in Chilean and southern Argentinean folklore. It is the result of a transformation of a powerful kalkus, or Mapuche sorcerer, that knows the secret method to transform into a Chonchon. The sorceror anoints themselves with a magic cream on the throat that eases separation of the head from the body, and the removed head then becomes the body of the creature.
The Chonchon has the shape of a human head with feathers and talons. Its ears, which are extremely large, act as wings. It can only be seen by other kalkus, or by wizards with all the powers of a kalkus that want the Chonchon's power. It is believed to announce bad luck, and is the form in which the kalkus can carry out their wicked deeds more easily. They are also known to drink blood from sleeping people. It can be recognized by its characteristic call of "Tue!Tue!Tue!"
Artist notes: Pencil on paper. All descriptions of creatures in this Encyclopedia are typed up with no fabricated embellishment by the editor/researcher.
Last updated 11/16/15
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