Antu (Mapuche mythology)

Antu is the name given to the principal Pillan spirit in Mapuche mythology. Antü is the most powerful Pillán, who governs the other Pillans. In Mapuche mythology, Antu represents the Sun, as well as light, wisdom and spirit, and is opposite to darkness and the physical world,[1] and is married to Kueyen, a Wangulén [es] spirit that represents the moon.