Eki
deity sky Basque single tradition · 2
Eki, also known as Ekhi, Eguzki, Iuski, Iguzki, Iduzki or Eguzku, is the name of the Sun in the Basque language. In Basque mythology, Eki or Eguzki is seen as a daughter of Mother Earth to whom she returns daily. She was regarded as the protector of humanity and the enemy of all evil spirits.
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When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Basque mythology.
Relationships
- enemy of
- evil spirits
- co occurs with
- Amalur
- sibling of
- Ilargi
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Eki (also Ekhi, Eguzki, Iuski, Iguzki, Iuski, Iduzki or Eguzku) are the names of the Sun in the Basque language. In Basque mythology, Eki or Eguzki is seen as a daughter of Mother Earth to whom she returns daily.”
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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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