Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language

Name: Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language
Author: Wentworth Webster

By Wentworth Webster

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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A collected anthology of traditional tales and lore from the Basque country, organized into themed sections that include chthonic and giant-beast myths, serpent and mountain-spirit narratives, animal fables, fairies and household supernatural beings, witchcraft and changeling stories, variants of continental fairy tales, and short religious anecdotes. The volume pairs lengthy narrative specimens with commentary that highlights oral transmission, the mingling of ancient mythic imagery with later cultural elements, and comparative-mythological observation. An accompanying essay examines the Basque language and an appendix preserves representative Basque poetry.

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Wentworth Webster

Wentworth Webster was an English author known for his explorations of Basque culture and Spanish themes. His notable works include "Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language," which delves into the folklore and linguistic heritage of the Basque people, and "Spain," a reflective piece on the country's cultural landscape. Webster's writings contribute to the understanding of regional narratives and the complexities of language, offering readers insights into the rich traditions of the areas he studied.