Archives

0
Devil’s Bridge in Castrejana (Bizkaia). José Ignacio García

Devil’s Bridge in Castrejana (Bizkaia). José Ignacio García Muñoz.

The rooster born in March from an egg laid in March (marti-oilarra or martiko oilarra) is considered to be a magic bird in the popular tradition of Bizkaia, and unlike others, is said to crow at midnight. Various versions of the ancient legend of the “Devil’s Bridge” feature this mythological character, all sharing the same essential plot.

The legend tells of a master builder who undertook a contract to build a bridge in Castrejana, but any work completed by his men during the day fell apart the next night. (more…)