Basajaun
Basque · deity · mythic · deity
Basque 'lord of the woods', a benevolent giant guardian of forests and flocks and culture-bringer of agriculture and craft. Documented in folklore collected by Barandiarán (secondary).
Domains
- forest flocks
- agriculture and craft
Powers
- Guard shepherds' flocks and warn them of storms
- Teach humans agriculture, milling and smithing
- Keep the secret of cereal cultivation as the first farmer
Epithets
- the Lord of the Woods
- Baso Jaun