This publication is a result of the participatory research conducted by the Aigine CRC, together with traditional practitioners and experts in Batken, Jalalabad and Osh provinces for the last three years. The first part of the book contains oral hitory of natural and historical sacred sites, as well as, sacred sites related to Manas and Islam. The second part of the book contains life stories on interconnection of people, sacred sites, animals, plants and the stars.
CONTENT
Note from the editor
Akcnowledgements
Introduction
Part I Sacred Sites in the South of Kyrgyzstan
Chapter 1 Natural Sacred Sites
- Sacred Lakes
- Sacred Caves
- Sacred Mountains
- Sacred Springs
- Sacred Rocks
- Sacred Trees
Chapter 2 Traces of Manas at Sacred Sites in the South
Chapter 3 Historical Traces at Sacred Sites in the South
Chapter 4 Islamic Sacred Sites
- Sacred Sites Related to Prophets
- Sacred Sites Related to Azireti-Ali
- Sacred Sites Related to Eshens
- Sacred Sites Related to Khoja
- Sacred Sites Related to Ata- Holy Fathers and Righteous Men
- Sacred Sites Related to Rightneous Women
Part II Contemporary Dimensions of Ancient Kyrgyzchylyk
Chapter 1 People and Sacred Sites
Chapter 2 People, Sacred Sites and Plants
Chapter 3 People, Sacred Sites and Animals
Chapter 4 People, Spirits and Healing Practices
Chapter 5 People, Stars and the Cycle of Time
Chapter 6 Traditional Nutrition
Glossary
References
© Aigine CRC
NOTE: The book is available for purchase at 800 KGS (both Russian and English languages).
