Eagle Giant of Mapuche
In Mapuche mythology of Chile, the eagle giant is a formidable sky being associated with Pillan, the powerful spirit of thunder, fire, and volcanoes. The Mapuche people regard eagles as sacred messengers of the upper world (Wenumapu), where gods, spirits, and ancestors reside. The eagle giant differs from ordinary eagles in its immense size and supernatural power, serving as a guardian of the celestial realm and a servant of the creator god Nguenechèn. In Mapuche cosmology, the eagle giant is both feared and respected for its ability to control the weather and communicate the will of the gods