In the folklore of the highlands, the "Arachu - Pastexe" story serves as a metaphor for the balance of nature's dangers.
: Conversely, the Pastexe is frequently depicted as a winged, reptilian, or bird-like predator. It represents the "striking" sky. While the Arachu pulls you down, the Pastexe swoops from above, often associated with the fierce storms that batter the Picos de Europa. The Informative Tale: The Clash of Earth and Sky Arachu - Pastexe
Long ago, during a winter so harsh that the mountain goats fled to the valleys, the Arachu grew desperate. It crawled out from its lightless cavern and scaled the highest peak of the Urriellu to find prey. At the same time, a Pastexe was circling the peak, its golden eyes piercing through the sleet. In the folklore of the highlands, the "Arachu
used the wind, beating its wings to create localized gales that ripped the webs apart. While the Arachu pulls you down, the Pastexe
: Danger in the mountains is vertical. You must watch your step (the Arachu's domain) just as much as you watch the weather (the Pastexe's domain).