The Caleuche (from the Mapudungun kalewtun, "to transform, to change" and che, "people": "transformed people"), also called The Enchanted Ship, Barcoiche, The Ghost Ship, or The Warlocks' Ship, is a legendary ghost ship from Chilote mythology in southern Chile. Origin of the legend and versions The legend of Caleuche is related to many aspects of history and the beliefs of the archipelago of Chiloé. In the book of Chiloé mythology (written by Renato Cárdenas), is a collection of stories, legends and magical beliefs obtained by oral tradition: The Caleuche is the Marino, the Ship of Magic, the Ship of fire, the Barcoiche. They are all names given to the Caluche, a marvelous ship of music and lights that travels along Chiloé canals. Certain conditions, such as foggy days, make it possible to sense and see the ship. Sounds of chains, parties, music, and a masterful figure of the ship makes it unmistakable. For some it is a mesmerizing sight and can pass right through other vessels, while others claim to have attended parties inside the ship, although they would have preferred it be on land in the company of women. For those parties they make a deal with merchants who have daughters, and The Caleuche provides them with merchandise in exchange, and thus the locals explain the rapid appearance of merchants who are never seen buying anything, but prosper quickly. Those protected by The Caleuche generally have black hens and tarred boats with ropes of quilineja. The Caleuche can both disappear and take on the appearance of whatever it desires as to not be seen, and its sailors can transform into wolves or dolphins. Another one of the ship’s features is its extraordinary speed. In order to witness these phenomena and not be seen, one must cover their mouth, because the first thing they sense is breath. There are also varieties of trees which one can hide behind as to not be captured by the Caleuche, some being the Chilean wineberry and the olivillo. People fear being captured by the Magical Ship, so one can never be too cautious. Many believe that the sailors of this ship have a leg attached to their spine, similar to the Imbunche, while others describe them as well-presented, wearing special clothing and having cold hands upon greeting them. In general, they are honest in their behavior, and with the help of their crewmates they