About the cult of bear among Tofalars

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Keywords:

Tofalars, Tofa language, bear, cult of bear, hunting traditions

Abstract

Article analyzes the details in naming the bear in Tofa language and draws parallels with other languages of indigenous people of the North. It comes to the conclusion of an ancient cult of bear in the culture of Tofalars.

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Published

01.09.2013

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Section

Nomads of the Asian continent

Author Biography

  • Valentin I. Rassadin Kalmyk State University
    Doctor of Philology, Professor, Director of the Research Сenter of the Mongols and Altaians

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