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100 1 _aWebster, Wentworth,
_d1829-1907
245 1 0 _aBasque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-09
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language" by Wentworth Webster is a collection of traditional tales and folklore from the Basque region, written in the late 19th century. The book explores the unique mythology and cultural narratives of the Basques, including legendary creatures such as the Tartaro and the Heren-Suge, as well as various animal fables. It offers an intriguing look into the Basque societal values and linguistic elements, making it a valuable resource for anthropology and folklore enthusiasts. At the start of the work, the introduction emphasizes the significance of studying comparative mythology and highlights the Basque people’s distinct cultural heritage, characterized by their unwritten language and rich oral traditions. The opening portion sets the stage for the stories to come, revealing how these legends—believed to represent ancient truths—are recounted by Basque peasants during communal activities. The narratives intertwine historical influences and local beliefs, depicting characters like the one-eyed Tartaro and heroic figures enmeshed in quests and adventures, illustrating themes of cleverness, survival, and the interplay of the familiar with the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBasques -- Folklore
653 _aBasque language
700 1 _aVinson, Julien,
_d1843-1927?
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34902
999 _c75748
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