Iratxoak

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Iratxo

Iratxoak (sing.: iratxo) are the imps of Basque mythology. Usually benevolent, they help with farming labors in the night if given presents of food. Galtxagorriak are a specific kind of iratxoak. Their name means the red-pants.

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