🧬 Shapeshifting, glowing red, horned, nocturnal, wrathful

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Aatxe is a powerful shapeshifting spirit from Basque mythology, known for transforming into a red bull with glowing features. It is believed to emerge from caves to punish those who engage in evil deeds or disrespect the natural world. Aatxe represents divine justice and serves as a guardian of the innocent. It is most active at night and avoids daylight. Sightings typically involve brief encounters in mountainous regions. The creature is revered rather than feared among locals. Stories often place it near ancient megaliths or sacred groves. Aatxe is deeply tied to regional identity and spiritual symbolism. Though considered mythological, it retains cultural significance in Basque folklore.