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José Miguel Barandiarán
AuthorBooks · Second hand1889-1991
Jose Miguel Barandiaran Aierbe, known as On Joxemiel Barandiaran and Aita Barandiaran, was a Basque anthropologist, ethnographer, and priest.
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About José Miguel Barandiarán
Birth
1889
Death
1991
Jose Miguel Barandiaran Aierbe, known as On Joxemiel Barandiaran and Aita Barandiaran, was a Basque anthropologist, ethnographer, and priest.
José Miguel Barandiarán was a key figure in the study of Basque culture as an anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethnologist.
He is globally recognized for his fundamental work Basque Mythology, which compiles the ancestral beliefs of his homeland.
Beyond his scientific work, he served as a Catholic priest throughout his life, being popularly known as Aita Barandiaran.
His longevity was extraordinary, living from 1889 to 1991, which allowed him to witness a century of historical changes.
Born in Ataun, he dedicated his life to rescuing and preserving the intangible and archaeological heritage of his native region.
