Mitos Étnicos Animados :: Tenten Vilú - Caicai Vilú

Ancient Story of the Serpent and the Land

The Reverence for 30m Blue

• An ancient story describes a time when men, women, boys, and girls revered 30m Blue, a protective serpent of the earth. This reverence provided them with a sense of safety and security.

• During this period, the inhabitants largely abandoned the domains of Cai Kaibil, who was considered the owner of these lands.

Awakening of Cai Kaibil

• Cai Kaibil remained dormant in the depths until one day it was awakened by a call to action. The phrase "form tú me vuelvas a comer" signifies this awakening.

Struggle for Balance

• In contrast to those who worshipped 30m Blue, many people gathered at temples calling upon Cai Kaibil as the owner of both land and sea.

• There was an urgent need to fight for balance between these two powerful entities; however, Cai Kaibil could no longer elevate waters or raise land further.

Formation of Chiloé Archipelago

• The narrative concludes with how this ancient story explains the formation of the Chiloé archipelago, linking cultural beliefs with geographical phenomena.