Mythological Stories of Indigenous Cultures

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Who governed the sky and the earth in the Mapuche myth?

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Ngünechen, the father.

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What did Kushe do during the night in the Mapuche myth?

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She sheltered the dreams of all living creatures.

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What happened to Ngünechen's children in the Mapuche myth?

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They rebelled against him, causing him great sorrow.

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What did Ngünechen do to his children in anger?

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He threw them from the mountains, creating two large holes.

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What is Kuyén in the Mapuche myth?

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The window in the sky that watches over the dreams of men.

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What did Kushe's tears create in the Mapuche myth?

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Two lakes, Lacar and Lolog.

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Who is Antú in the Mapuche myth?

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The Father Sun, who provides shelter to all creatures.

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What did Ngünechen and Kushe create after many moons?

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They created life on earth again.

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What did Lituche and Domo represent in the Mapuche myth?

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The first man and woman.

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What did Lituche learn to make from pewén fruits?

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He made bread.