Khan's Den episodes
Episode 1: Tengrism - The Original Religion of Turks and Mongols
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Discover the ancient beliefs of the Turks and Mongols before the advent of Islam. In this episode, delve into Tengrism, the original religion of the Turkic peoples, including the Anatolian Turks, Kazakhs, Tartars, and Uighurs. Learn about Tengri, the omnipotent ruler of the eternal blue sky, and explore the various deities within Tengrism such as Umay, the protector of the unborn, and Mother Earth. Understand the philosophical values tied to respect for nature and animal life, and how these beliefs differed from Shamanism. A look into Turkic mythology and the cosmological structure, including heaven and hell, is also included. Discover why Tengrism remains relevant in our contemporary world.
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Timeline
00:00:Basic concept of Tengrism
02:32:Spread among Turkic peoples
03:32:Why Tengrism is not Shamanism
06:13:The Role of women
07:21:How animals and nature are treated
09:21:Cosmology and Justice
12:00:Modesty, Balance and the Lifestream
13:47:About me