Trempulcuehuecuve

The Trempulcuehuecuve is a creature from Araucanian myth. They are controlled by witches and were often placed under the authority of Invunche. Most often they capture young girls approaching the water to feed them to Chivito. They resemble massive octopi with ears covered in eyes and with clawed tentacles. They can expand and open their bodies. Only a hero is capable of killing the Trempulcuehuecuve. They are easiest to approach and attack when they sun themselves on the beach.

Citations:

Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.