Lamiak

Lamiak (sing.: lamia), also called laminak (sing. lamin) are creatures in Basque mythology with bird-like feet that dwell in rivers and springs. They are comparable with Greco-Roman nymphs. Normally female, they are usually portrayed with a golden comb, that often attracts the unmeasured ambition of some ill-fated peasant.

In one, more romantic, legend the peasant happens to fall in love with the lamia but, after discovering her nature decides to abandon her, dying soon after. The lamia goes to the funeral but remains outside the church.

A cautionary tale for children casts the lamia as a man who walks around after dark with an old cane and beats children that aren't in by their curfew.