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La Pincoya rises from the sea. She is half naked and draped in kelp and she starts to dance. Her dance determines the harvest from the sea for the Chilote people. If she dances facing the sea, there will be abundance. If she dances facing the mountains there will be scarcity. The sea is of great importance to the Chilote people as it provides sustenance and livelihood for the island dwellers. Children of Chiloe Island are taught about mythology from a young age and the stories and legends flourished as a result from their separation from the rest of Chile. It is one of the very unique things about Chiloe Island.