Eate
Basque · deity · mythic · deity
Basque genie of storms, fire, floods and hurricanes whose roaring voice warns of disaster. Documented in oral tradition collected by Barandiarán (secondary).
Domains
- storm fire
Powers
- Roar warning of coming storms, floods and fire
Sources
- J. M. Barandiarán, Diccionario de mitología vasca, s.v. Eate
- Name perhaps from errete 'to burn'