The cousins encounter beings from Basque folklore, such as Basajaun (the lord of the forest), Lamias (creatures with raptor claws), and Sorginak (wizards/witches). 3. Character Development
is the first book in the Los dioses del norte series by Jara Santamaría , published in 2019. It is a middle-grade fantasy novel rooted in Basque-Navarrese mythology , exploring themes of family unity, hidden magic, and the eternal conflict between light and shadow. Literary Analysis and Paper Overview 1. Narrative Premise and Setting La Leyenda Del Bosque Jara Santamaria epub
The story is set in the , Navarra, specifically in the village of Irurita . Three cousins— Teo, Emma, and Ada —who do not get along, are forced to spend the summer at their grandmother Casilda's farmhouse after their original plans were cancelled. The mundane setting quickly shifts into a high-stakes adventure when one of them disappears, leading the others into a hidden world of ancient gods and magical creatures. 2. Mythological Framework The cousins encounter beings from Basque folklore, such
Long ago, creatures of the day and night lived in harmony. However, Gaueko , the god of the night, began to terrorize humans. It is a middle-grade fantasy novel rooted in
The core conflict is based on an ancient legend within the book's universe: