About the cult of bear among Tofalars

Authors

  • Valentin I. Rassadin Kalmyk State University

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

How to Cite

Rassadin, V. I. (2013) “About the cult of bear among Tofalars”, The New Research of Tuva, 3. Available at: https://nit.tuva.asia/nit/article/view/226 (Accessed: 19.12.2024).

Issue

No. 3 (2013)

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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