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Pages in category "Asturian mythology" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cuélebre; M. Mouros; N.
The origin of the Asturian word xana is unclear, though some scholars see it as a derivation from the Latin name for the goddess Diana. References to where the mythological xanas lived are still common in Asturian toponyms. They also appear in Eastern Galician and Cantabrian mythology (Anjanas).
The trasgu is the best known being of Asturian mythology, and is shared with mythologies of Celtic origin, like Galicia's. It is a domestic goblin with a mischievous and nervous character. It is often represented as a tiny man who limps with his right leg; he has dark skin, wears red clothes and a pointy red hat. He has a hole in his left hand.
Cuélebre or Culebre is a legendary creature in the mythology of Asturias and Cantabrian in northern Spain. It is depicted as a giant, winged serpent-dragon that inhabits caves and guards treasures, often keeping anjanas (fairy-like beings, also known as xanas) captive.
Asturias also has examples of the king in the mountain myth. According to the tradition, it is still today possible to see king Fruela walking around the Jardín de los Reyes Caudillos [ 43 ] (a part of the Oviedo Cathedral), and it is said that his grandson, the famous cavalier Bernardo del Carpio , sleeps in a cave in the Asturian mountains.
Spanish mythology refers to the sacred myths of the cultures of Spain. They include Galician mythology , Asturian mythology [ es ] , Cantabrian mythology , Catalan mythology , Lusitanian mythology and Basque mythology .
The myth tells us that he lives in the city of Orito, in Egypt. Folklorists think that Nuberu is an Asturian remnant of the ancient god Taranis, who also ruled over the skies and was worshipped in Asturias until the Middle Ages. [2] Other folklorists connect Nuberu with either Thor or Donar, or even Odin since both of them are cunning and lack ...
Leonese and Asturian dragons Cuélebre: In Asturian and Leonese mythology the Cuélebres are giant winged serpents, which live in caves where they guard treasures and kidnapped xanas. They can live for centuries and, when they grow really old, they use their wings to fly. Their breath is poisonous and they often kill cattle to eat.