The Araucanians were Indians who lived in different areas of Chile, and were divided into three main groups

• The Mapuche,
• The Picunche,  
• The Huilliche.

The Mapuche are the only group still around today.

A typical house of the Araucanians          A Aruacanian gathering

1. Famous Warriors

2. Language

3. Folklore

4. Art Forms

5.Location

6. Time line

7. Food

8. Childhood/family life

9. Religion

10. Customs

11. Downfall

12. Remains

For More information go to the following websites:

"Mapuche - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." May 12, 09. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mapuche>.

"The Mapuches." May 12,09. <http://www.cholchol.org/en_mapuche.php>.

"Araucanians - Introduction, Language, Location, Folklore, Religion, Major Holidays, Rites of Passage, Relationships, Living Conditions. 1998.

<http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Brazil-to-Congo-Republic-of/Araucanians.html>.

"Mapuche (people) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia." May 21, 2009. <Http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/363612/Mapuche>.