San Martin Txiki

San Martin Txiki

Greaterwell-documentedBasque mythologyBasque CountrySpain
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San Martin Txiki is a supernatural entity from Basque cosmology, associated with agriculture and natural environments.

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Abilities

San Martin Txiki is described as a trickster who stole secrets from the Basajaunak and invented the first saws, modeled after the edges of the chestnut leaf. This suggests he has the ability to innovate and invent new tools.

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