Aatxe

'Bullock', 'Red Bullock', 'Red Cow', 'Young Bull'
Aatxegorri, Aratxegorri, Beigorri, Etsai, Txaalgorri, Zezengorri


In the Basque mythologoy, this cave-dwelling spirit is a shapeshifter, sometimes seen as a man and sometimes as a young red bull. A few reports claim he also can turn into a horse, goat, pig or a dragon.

Usually seen near Sare in the French Pyrenees. He is protective of good people, but attacks naughty children, evil people and criminals.

During nighttime storms he is said to come out and force good people to return to the safety of their homes. The bad people, criminals and others who are up to no good, he attacks.


Origin: Basque
Pronounced: Aa-chee