The ABCs of ABC – G

G is for… Guirivilu

The Guirivilu hails from Mapuche folklore of Chile and Argentina. An aquatic vulpine creature, it has a long prehensile tail tipped with a vicious hook. It is – of course – a threat to anything in the water, but cutting off its tail makes it harmless.

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Oh, I recognize this creature. It was one of the first creatures I wrote about for my self published guide.

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posted June 2, 2018 at 4:49 PM by Diego García Reply
Whos that Pokemon? Its Vaporeon! In all seriousness that is pretty cute.

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posted June 3, 2018 at 12:11 PM by Maneater man Reply
- Awww thanks!
  
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  posted June 3, 2018 at 12:26 PM by abookofcreatures in reply to Maneater manReply
Is ahuitzotl related? They’re both dog-esque water monsters with grabby tails.

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posted July 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM by I am still sitting on the floor eating bread but happily again Reply
- Possibly part of the same mythical family!
  
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  posted July 23, 2023 at 10:03 PM by abookofcreatures in reply to I am still sitting on the floor eating bread but happily againReply
  - depictions of ahuitzotl look more like a weird monkey.
    
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    posted August 7, 2023 at 3:25 PM by I am still sitting on the floor eating bread but happily again in reply to abookofcreatures

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