EPOS AND AN ANCIENT FESTIVAL OF SAKHA PEOPLE
EPOS AND AN ANCIENT FESTIVAL OF SAKHA PEOPLE
Author(s): Tatiana Protopopova, Aitalina BorisovaSubject(s): Cultural history
Published by: Kültür Ajans Tanıtım ve Organizasyon
Keywords: Olonkho; osuokhai; algys; Heavenly Aii Gods.
Summary/Abstract: This article investigates historical-cultural interpretations of real but over time forgotten events related to heroic epos-olonkho and ancient feasts-isseakh of Sakha people. Destination of Aii God, composition structure of olonkho, sacred content of round dance osuokhai and blessings algys are revealed. We compare collective perfections archetypes of olonkho and isseakh concerned with ancient cult Aii. Primary concern of narrators- olonkhosuts and their style of performing olonkho are elicited. Olonkho, osuokhai and algys are indispensable constituency of present-day Yakut feasts.
Journal: Karadeniz Uluslararası Bilimsel Dergi
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 0-0
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English