Basque Mythology: Exploring the Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures of Ancient Tales

Before the gods of Greece, before the giants of Norse legend, there were the ancient powers of the Basque people — one of Europe's oldest and most mysterious cultures.In the mist-shrouded mountains of the Pyrenees, a rich mythology flourished for thousands of years. At its heart stands Mari, the supreme goddess of storms and earth, whose moods shaped the weather and whose wrath demanded respect. B...