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On Worshiping the Camel among the Peoples of the South Aral Sea Area

Type of publication: Research Article

About author(s)

S.K. Esbergenova | alpamys04@mail.ru

Keywords

beliefs, customs, rituals, traditions, people of South Aral, fertility cult,animal totems, camel worship

Abstract

The article discusses the question of studying the relics of beliefs, rituals, and cults of people of the South Aral Sea area; it employs the comparative historical approach to examine the relationship between the ancient beliefs and customs, and the traditional forms of economic activity, way of life, and social organization. The author attempts to analyze and systematize beliefs and customs related to the camel worship, which were preserved in mythology and folklore and were observed until recentlyamong the people of the South Aral Sea area.

Citation

Esbergenova, S.K. 2014. On Worshiping the Camel among the Peoples of the South Aral Sea Area. Etnograficheskoe obozrenie 4: 119-126

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