One of the lesser-known but deeply eerie folklore tales comes from the Basque region in northern Spain and southwestern France, involving the Gaueko, a malevolent spirit of the night. The Gaueko is a terrifying figure in Basque mythology, believed to roam after dark, punishing those who dared to challenge the natural order by wandering outside after sunset. His legend embodies the fear of darkness, the unknown, and the dangers that lurk beyond the safety of the hearth.
