Lamiak

Lamiak (sing.: lamia), also called laminak (sing. lamin). In Basque mythology are creatures with bird-like feet that dwell in rivers and springs. They are easily 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.

There is also another saying that the lamia is a man that walks around after dark with an old cane and beats children that aren't in by their curfew. This is one to scare little kids.