Popular Beliefs and Folklore Tradition in Siberia

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This comprehensive work explores various aspects of shamanistic traditions and rituals among indigenous peoples of Siberia and surrounding regions. It delves into the practices of the Lapps, including their cult and drum magic, and examines the Hungarian táltos tradition's connections to totemism. The text details childbirth customs among the Mansi and purification rites in the bear cult of the Ob-Ugrians, alongside ancient anthropomorphic images from West Siberia. The book also investigates Khanty sacrificial sheds, Ostyak mythical songs, and funeral rites among the Enets. It discusses versification in Samoyed shamanistic songs and the journey of Sereptie Djaruoskin becoming a shaman. The classification of Samoyed shamans and the bear cult among the Ket are explored, as well as the ancestor cult of the Kazan Tatars. Additionally, it covers shamans' drums from Altaic groups, child protection among the Shors, and the ethnic homogeneity of Tofa shamanism. The Tuvan shaman's drum and the ceremony of its 'enlivening' are examined, alongside Evenki shamanistic songs and a Nanai tale. The text also highlights ancient religious rites of the Nivkhi and popular beliefs of the Asiatic Eskimoes, culminating in discussions on the preservation of animal bones in hunting rites and the Mother Cult in Siberia.