Lamia (Basque mythology)
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This article is about a creature from Basque mythology. For the figure from Greek mythology, see Lamia.
The lamia (or lamina) (plural: lamiak or laminak) is a siren or nereid-like creature in Basque mythology.[1][2] Lamiak are typically portrayed as living in and around rivers. They are depicted as beautiful, long-haired women with webbed duck feet, usually found at the river shore brushing their hair with a golden comb and seducing men. [citation needed]
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Mythology in coastal areas includes itsaslamiak, a variety of lamiak who live in the sea and have fish-like tails, similar to a mermaid.