Amalur
deity earth Basque single tradition · 3
Amalur, also known as Lurbira, is the mother of Eki in Basque mythology. Eki travels into her womb when the sun sets. She is associated with the earth.
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When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Basque mythology.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ilargi
Sources
wikipedia (3)
Source passages
“They believed that when the sun set, Ekhi travelled into Itxasgorrieta ("The Reddish Seas") beneath the earth into the womb of Amalur or Lurbira, her mother.”
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“She is the sister of Eki, the Goddess of the Sun, and the daughter of the Goddess Amalur, Mother Earth, to whom, as her sister, she returns daily.”
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“As the primary deity of the Basque mythos, Amalur holds the life force that powers the world.”
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