Myths of the Peoples of the Caucasus

In the multifaceted mythology of the peoples of the Caucasus, the features of ancient, Christian, Islamic, Turkic, and Iranian traditions blend in a peculiar way, giving birth to true masterpieces of folk epics and folklore. In one tale, you can encounter a deity, King Solomon, and the archangel Michael, and no one is surprised.

Caucasian mythology poetizes and spiritualizes everything: legendary rulers, national heroes, heavenly luminaries, mountain peaks, fruit trees, and musical instruments, even diseases.

This book invites you to embark on an amazing journey through the legendary Caucasus, to get acquainted with the myths and traditions of its numerous peoples – Georgians, Armenians, Azerbaijanis, Dagestanis, Ossetians, Lezgins, and many others.

You will learn who the vishaps and batonobis are, which tree in Armenia bears the fruits of knowledge of good and evil, and how, according to an Azerbaijani legend, the dove became a symbol of peace.