Ama Lur means Mother Earth in Basque language. It is not clear wether it is a modern creation, in any case based on some genuine legends, or an actual ancient belief. In this case it would probably be an alternative denomination for Mari. Mother Earth is a common metaphorical expression for the Earth and its biosphere as the giver and sustainer of life. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...