A weichafe is a Mapuche warrior. [1] Among Mapuche communities in Lumaco and Traiguén weichafes play an important role in nguillatun by ritualistically representing the weichan or combat of the winds prior to harvest. [1] The role of the weichafe is associated with the attributes of strength and austerity. [1] 17th century Jesuit missionary Diego de Rosales described weichafes as robust, agile and hardy. [1]
A weichafe is a Mapuche warrior. [1] Among Mapuche communities in Lumaco and Traiguén weichafes play an important role in nguillatun by ritualistically representing the weichan or combat of the winds prior to harvest. [1] The role of the weichafe is associated with the attributes of strength and austerity. [1] 17th century Jesuit missionary Diego de Rosales described weichafes as robust, agile and hardy. [1]