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Eki (goddess)
Eki (also Ekhi, Eguzki, Iuski, Iguzki, Iduzki or Eguzku) are the names of the Sun in the Basque language. Michel Duvert, Dictionnaire illustré de mythologie basque « Diccionario Ilustrado de MitologÃa Vasca y algunas de sus fuentes » Donostia, Baiona, Elkarlanean, 1993, 372 p. étail des éditions( et 9782903421359, OCLC 416178549) In Basque mythology, Eki or Eguzki is seen as daughter/son of Mother Earth to whom she/he returns daily. She/he was regarded as the protector of humanity and the enemy of all evil spirits. The ancient Basques called her "grandmother"; and held rites in her honour at sunset. They believed that when the sun set, Ekhi travelled into Itxasgorrieta ("The Reddish Seas") beneath the earth into the womb of Amalur aka. Lurbira, her/his mother. See also * List of solar deities A solar deity is a deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basque Mythology
The mythology of the ancient Basques largely did not survive the arrival of Christianity in the Basque Country between the 4th and 12th century AD. Most of what is known about elements of this original belief system is based on the analysis of legends, the study of place names and scant historical references to pagan rituals practised by the Basques. One main figure of this belief system was the female deity Mari. According to legends collected in the area of Ataun, the other main figure was her consort Sugaar. However, due to the scarcity of the material, it is difficult to say if this would have been the "central pair" of the Basque pantheon. Based on the attributes ascribed to these mythological creatures, this would be considered a chthonic religion as all its characters dwell on earth or below it, with the sky seen mostly as an empty corridor through which the divinities pass. Historical sources The main sources for information about non-Christian Basque beliefs are: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amalur
Amalur (Basque for "Mother Earth"), also known as Ama Lurra was the goddess of the earth in the religion of the ancient Basque people. She was the mother of Ekhi, the sun, and Ilazki, the moon. She is also believed to not only be the goddess of the earth, but the earth itself. The 1968 Basque documentary '' Ama lur'' was a celebration of the Basque countryside. Myths and legends As the primary deity of the Basque mythos, Amalur holds the life force that powers the world. Her power allows life to exist, so faith in her is very important among Basques, predating the Indo-European migrations into Iberia. Amalur also created other deities. She created Ekhi, the sun, and Ilargi, the moon. She also created the stemless carline thistle ''Carlina acaulis'', the stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, or silver thistle, is a perennial dicotyledonous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe. The specific name ''aca ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lurbira
Amalur (Basque for "Mother Earth"), also known as Ama Lurra was the goddess of the earth in the religion of the ancient Basque people. She was the mother of Ekhi, the sun, and Ilazki, the moon. She is also believed to not only be the goddess of the earth, but the earth itself. The 1968 Basque documentary '' Ama lur'' was a celebration of the Basque countryside. Myths and legends As the primary deity of the Basque mythos, Amalur holds the life force that powers the world. Her power allows life to exist, so faith in her is very important among Basques, predating the Indo-European migrations into Iberia. Amalur also created other deities. She created Ekhi, the sun, and Ilargi, the moon. She also created the stemless carline thistle ''Carlina acaulis'', the stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, or silver thistle, is a perennial dicotyledonous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe. The specific name ''aca ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Solar Deities
A solar deity is a deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The following is a list of solar deities: African * Anyanwu, Igbo god believed to dwell in the Sun * Magec, Tenerife goddess of the Sun and light * Mawu, Dahomey goddess associated with the Sun and the Moon * uMvelinqangi, Xhosa and Zulu people's god of the Sun and sky * iNyanga, Zulu people, goddess of the Moon * Ukhulukhulwanaa star, Zulu people's ancestor who came from the stars. He taught them to build huts and taught them the high laws of isiNtu Egyptian mythology * Amun, creator deity sometimes identified as a Sun god * Aten, god of the Sun, the visible disc of the Sun * Atum, the "finisher of the world" who represents the Sun as it sets * Bast, cat goddess associated with the Sun * Hathor, mother of Horus and Ra and goddess of the Sun * Horus, god of the sky who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basque Goddesses
Basque may refer to: * Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France * Basque language, their language Places * Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France * Basque Country (autonomous community), an autonomous region of Spain * Northern Basque Country, in the western part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques of France * Southern Basque Country, both the Basque Autonomous Community and Navarre Other uses * Basque (clothing), or old basque, an item of women's apparel * Basque (grape), a white wine grape See also * Basque cuisine, the cuisine of the Basque people * Basque music, the music of the Basque people * Basque conflict * List of people from the Basque Country * Port aux Basques (Port Basque), Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; a town district * * * Bask (other) * BASC (other) BASC may refer to: * Berkeley APEC Study Center * Berlin Air Safety Center * British Association for Shooting and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
