Turkic mythology

Uyghur Princes from the Bezeklik murals

Turkic Mythology

Turkic Mythology Turkic mythology contains myths and legends told by the Turkic people. It features Tengrist and Shamanist strata of belief along with many other social and cultural constructs related to the nomadic and warrior way of life of Turkic and Mongol peoples in ancient times. Turkic mythology shares numerous points in common with Mongol mythology. Turkic mythology has also been influenced...

A Buryat boy in a shaman ritual

Shamanism In Siberia

Shamanism In Siberia This article covers Shamanism in Siberia. A large minority of people in North Asia, particularly in Siberia, follow the religio-cultural practices of shamanism. Some researchers regard Siberia as the heartland of shamanism. The people of Siberia comprise a variety of ethnic groups, many of whom continue to observe shamanistic...