Galvarino - Legendary Mapuche Warrior with Swords for Arms. Great Stories from History & Mythology

Galvarino - Legendary Mapuche Warrior with Swords for Arms. Great Stories from History & Mythology

Author: Raconteur October 10, 2020 Duration: 5:40

Galvarino, legendary Mapuche warrior who attached swords to his arms in place of his severed hands. Galvarino is remembered 500 years after his  death for his unrelenting bravery during the arauco war, fighting to defend his homeland (modern day Chile) and his people, the Mapuche tribe. Galvarino, the real life wolverine.

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