Inguma
Inguma (or Mauma, as called in Baigorri) was the god of dreams in Basque mythology and religion.[1] He was regarded as a malevolent force who entered houses at night and plagued the residents with nightmares. He also kills people while sleeping.
In popular culture[]
Inguma is mentioned in "Ofrenda A La Tormenta" ("Offering To The Storm") the third part of the Baztán Trilogy by Dolores Redondo.
References[]
- ^ Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, 2016
Categories:
- Basque gods
- Dreams in religion
- Sleep in mythology and folklore
- Basque Country stubs
- European mythology stubs