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Mordvin myths. From the creator Chipaz and the forest deity Viryava to the Kuku bird's artifacts and snake meteorites.

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Mordvin myths. From the creator Chipaz and the forest deity Viryava to the Kuku bird's artifacts and snake meteorites.
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This book introduces the myths of the Mordvins, a Finno-Ugric people comprising two ethnic groups: the Moksha and the Erzya. It contains information about the history, language, and culture of the Mordvins, examining cosmological beliefs, the divine pantheon, various cults (of ancestors, animals, and trees), demonic images, traditional rituals, and ozksy prayers in their modern interpretations.

What lies behind the dual nature of the serpent's image? What rituals and divination could change fate? What is the relationship of Shaitan to the creation of the earth? The author demonstrates how mythological beliefs are connected to the history, everyday life, and worldview of the people, and how these ancient stories come to life in the most unexpected forms of culture and everyday life.

A distinctive feature of the book is the wealth of material collected through fieldwork and oral histories of tradition bearers. Thanks to this, it presents a vibrant and holistic picture of Mordvin mythology and its place in the context of world culture.
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