Proper Name guide

Aatxe

name · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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A spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.

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Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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Etymology

Borrowed from Basque Aatxe (“young bull”).