El Chonchón (Chile)

El Chonchón is a strange and supernatural creature found in Chilean folklore. It is said to be a giant bird-like creature with a human head, often depicted with bat-like wings. El Chonchón is believed to be a shape-shifter that can transform into a human at night, usually a woman with backward-facing feet. Those who encounter El Chonchón may suffer from bad luck, illness, or other misfortunes.

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