Hungarian Busójárás Festivities Heralding the End of Winter and Interesting Busó Costumes
“One day, while walking on the streets of Hungary, if you see people wearing sheepskin and wooden masks, it means […]
Juniper in Mythology and Folk Beliefs
Juniper, a coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus, is a species that can adapt to many climates. Therefore, it is
Jewelers of the Steppe: Scythians and Scythian Art
The Scythians were a nomadic society that emerged in the 8th century BC in the Pontic steppes, when the Cimmerians
Sacred Symbols and Survival: The Birth of Art in the Paleolithic Era
What is art? Art is the “signature of civilization”, said Irish critic and playwright Bernard Shaw. So, can artistic talent
Halloween-Like Traditions and the Origin of Halloween
Celebrated on October 31st every year, Halloween is seen as a secular tradition today despite its pagan roots. The common
Okunev Petroglyphs and Eurasian Solar Deities
The Okunev people have been the subject of many studies, both with their origins and the interesting abstract drawings they
The Blood Oath Rites of the Scythians and Huns
The blood oath is a ritual, usually between two men, that provides a symbolic sense of attachment and eternal friendship.
Alkarısı: The Lilith of Turkic Mythology
An evil woman in red. She might as well be called a witch. Some also liken her to Adam’s first
Mammoths in Art, Mythology and Folk Beliefs
Mammoths… Cute to some of us, frightening to others. The mammoths, which played an important role in the daily life
Molybdomancy: A New Year’s Eve Tradition
Even though it coincides with different dates in different cultures, New Year’s Eve celebrations are the common heritage of almost
The Tree Of Life In Turkic Mythology
There are many mythological trees that connect the sky and the earth. These trees, also called the tree of life,
How do Night and Day Occur According to Kyrgyz Myths?
Night and day have followed each other for about 4.5 billion years. This was far more important to our technology-less