The Caballo Marino Chilote (chilote sea horse) is an aquatic creature of the

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, that bears some resemblance to the

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. 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

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(a type of sorcerer or warlock) would use a "Caballo marino chilote" as transportation to get to the

Caleuche ''El Caleuche'' or The ''Caleuche'' (,), also known by other names such as ''Buque de Arte'' (the Magic Ship) or the ''Barcoiche'', is a legendary ghost ship from Chilote mythology in southern Chile. Nomenclature The ''Caleuche'' is also known ...

ghost ship.

References

* Bernardo Quintana Mansilla. Chiloé mitológico: mitos, pájaros agoreros, ceremonias mágicas de la provincia de Chiloé. s.n., 1987. {{DEFAULTSORT:Caballo Marino Chilote Chilote legendary creatures Mythological horses Sea monsters Water spirits