Kazakh myths. From the demoness Albasty and peri to the aidahar and shaman Korkut
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This book is a pieced-together picture of the world as seen by the nomadic peoples of Kazakhstan: from the general structure of the universe to unique descriptions of demons, master spirits, and guardians of domestic animals.
You will be immersed in a world where the creator god Tengri creates the earth and the first humans, and the goddess Umai protects children and mothers, where animals and birds bear the marks of ancient curses, harmful creatures lie in wait for unwary travelers, and shamans battle malevolent spirits.
The narrative progresses from more general themes defining the mythological worldview to specific ones: from the creation and structure of the universe to the world of animals and birds, their distinctive traits and habits. Particular attention is paid to representations of the characters of lower mythology—a system of beliefs about spirits, demons, and their actions toward humans. You'll also learn where mythological fragments are hidden in the names of mountains and other natural features, and how to become a temporary folklorist-collector when traveling to another city or on a hiking trip.
You will be immersed in a world where the creator god Tengri creates the earth and the first humans, and the goddess Umai protects children and mothers, where animals and birds bear the marks of ancient curses, harmful creatures lie in wait for unwary travelers, and shamans battle malevolent spirits.
The narrative progresses from more general themes defining the mythological worldview to specific ones: from the creation and structure of the universe to the world of animals and birds, their distinctive traits and habits. Particular attention is paid to representations of the characters of lower mythology—a system of beliefs about spirits, demons, and their actions toward humans. You'll also learn where mythological fragments are hidden in the names of mountains and other natural features, and how to become a temporary folklorist-collector when traveling to another city or on a hiking trip.
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