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title: Calchona
description: A tormented soul from Mapuche tradition.
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<h2 id="calchona">Calchona</h2>

The calchona is a tormented soul or witch from Mapuche tradition. Taking the appearance of a large dog with very long, shaggy wool, it drags itself along the ground. It tends to run across the countryside barking continuously and frightening other dogs, which begin to howl mournfully. Despite its pitiful appearance, the calchona is not harmful.