Lecture with historian Be%F1at Zintzo Garmendia, who holds a Ph.D. in the history of the Basque Country.

Beát will guide us through an original exploration of one of the cornerstones of Basque anthropology: the eminently central role of the home in the lives of the Basques.

Were the Basques truly Christian, even during the era of the famous and monstrous trials against the so-called witches? At the time, the question didn’t even arise! The judges never questioned the Basque’s Christianity. The Church was the Basque’s second home, and he demonstrated his love for it through numerous gestures in daily life; at the same time,Basques prepare for their afterlife by possessing a jarleku—the Grail leading to Paradise. Argi zaiola—a gift from the bees—also contributes to this ultimate goal, thanks to the work of The Lady, The Woman...

Conférence / Colloque / Débat

Historique - Patrimoine culturel

Opening
  • Le samedi 27 juin 2026 , à 17h30
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Accès libre.

Situation
GPS location Latitude : 43.3704
Longitude : -1.7854

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