Ilargi
Basque · deity · mythic · Recorded classification
Basque moon goddess, daughter of the Earth-mother Amalur; her light protects the dead. Documented in folk belief collected by Barandiarán (secondary).
Parentage
- parent: Amalur
Domains
- moon
Powers
- Light the night and the realm of departed souls
Relations
- sibling: EguzkiThe Moon Ilargi and the Sun Eguzki are sisters, both daughters of Amalur (Mother Earth).Barandiarán, Mitología vasca (1960) — Eguzki (Sun) and Ilargi (Moon) are sisters, daughters of Amalur (secondary)
Sources
- existence: J. M. Barandiarán, Diccionario de mitología vasca, s.v. Ilargi/Ilazki (secondary); Basque ilargi 'moon', daughter of Amalur (Mother Earth) (secondary)