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.
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity
Age restrictions: 18+
Year of publication: 2024
ISBN: 9785042011467
Number of pages: 240
Size: 220x145x16 mm
Cover type: твердая
Weight: 368 g
ID: 1689814
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