Zad worship practices of ancient nomads in Mongolia
Author(s)
Title
Zad worship practices of ancient nomads in Mongolia
Alternative Title
Монгол нутаг дахь Эртний нүүдэлчдийн Задын шүтлэг
Publication Type
Language
mon
Location
Mongolia
Keywords
Mongol
Zad
Faith
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
Description
This study provides a thorough review of the ancient nomadic Zad cult in Mongolia, focusing on the various types of Zad weapons, their rituals, and the related practices among Turkic ethnic groups. It also includes a comparison of pertinent data. Additionally, the research aims to clarify the impact of sound on the ritual of zad, explore the origins of the term "zadlakh," and examine the worldview of ancient nomads as expressed through these cultural practices.
Place of Publication
Mongolia
Date of Publication
2008
ISBN
978-99929-0-5-514-Х
Academic Field
mythology
Community/Ethnic Group
Mongolia
Uriankhai
Active Contribution
Mongolia, FY 2024