Antu (mapuche mythology)
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Antu is the name that is designated in the Mapuche
, the principal pillan
spirit. Antü is the most powerful Pillan, who governs the others pillans. In the Mapuche mythology, Antu is the Sun
, and is married with Kueyen
a Wangulen spirit that represents the moon.
Mapuche
The Mapuche are a group of indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina. They constitute a wide-ranging ethnicity composed of various groups who shared a common social, religious and economic structure, as well as a common linguistic heritage. Their influence extended...
, the principal pillan
Pillan
The Pillan is a powerful and respected male spirit in Mapuche mythology....
spirit. Antü is the most powerful Pillan, who governs the others pillans. In the Mapuche mythology, Antu is the Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
, and is married with Kueyen
Kueyen
Kueyen or kuyen is the name that is given to the moon in Mapuche mythology. She is the principal wangulen spirit. Kueyen governs the others wangulen spirits...
a Wangulen spirit that represents the moon.