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TheAnchimayen (in theMapudungun language, also spelled "Anchimallén" or "Anchimalguén" in Spanish) is a mythical creature inMapuche mythology. Anchimayens are described as little creatures that take the form of small children, and can transform intoflying fireballs that emit bright light. They are the servants of akalku (a type of Mapuche sorcerer).
According to some sources, the goddess[a] was originally conceived of as the moon goddess, married to the sun, but later developed into afuego fatuo (will-o'-the-wisp) type being that frightens and unhorses travelers.[1]
Anchimayens are sometimes confused withKueyen (the Mapuche lunar goddess), because she also produces a bright light.[2]
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