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title: Lamiñas
description: Hybrid beings from Basque mythology.
author:
  name: Graciela Paula Caldeiro
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source: en/bestiario_mitologico/laminas/index.md
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The lamiñas are creatures from Basque mythology that combine the human form (generally that of a woman) with parts of fish or birds (in some cases, hens, goats, or ducks).

The lamiñas are malevolent spirits that used to roam the forests, near the banks of rivers.