| Similar entities | Hippocampus |
|---|---|
| Folklore | Chilote mythology |
| Country | Chile |
The Caballo Marino Chilote (chilote sea horse) is an aquatic creature of the Chilote mythology of Chile, that bears some resemblance to the hippocampus. [1]
Legend says that the "Caballo marino chilote" is an invisible creature, which could only be seen by those with magical powers. The creature would look like a normal horse, but would have the longer snout, golden mane, four paws in the form of fins, and a long tail, similar to the tail of a fish. They can exist in various sizes, from dwarfs to giants. The Brujo Chilote (a type of sorcerer or warlock) would use a "Caballo marino chilote" as transportation to get to the Caleuche ghost ship. [2] [3]
References
- ^ "El Caballo Marino - ChileMitos". www.chilemitos.cl. Retrieved 2016-08-05. (Spanish)
- ^ "El Caballo Marino - Chiloé Mitológico". chiloemitologico.cl. Retrieved 2016-08-05. (Spanish)
- ^ "El Caleuche: The ghost ship of Chilote folklore". Folkrealm Studies. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- Bernardo Quintana Mansilla. Chiloé mitológico: mitos, pájaros agoreros, ceremonias mágicas de la provincia de Chiloé. s.n., 1987. (in Spanish)