Evil spirit Albasty – who is it?
A three-eyed ugly woman with long tangled hair, completely naked, with animal or bird-like legs and huge breasts hanging almost…
Gods
“The Blood of Siyavush”
In whose honor did the red tulips and poppies of Central Asia get such a strange name?
Fasting: Then and Now
How a ritual once reserved for the chosen few became a practice of personal discipline
The Birth of a God
Yule is the sacred turning point of the year, when darkness reaches its fullest depth and a miracle occurs
Creation of the Void
Pottery — the Most Ancient Form of Magic
Tengri and Umay – Gods of Asian Nomads
In the Muslim countries of Central Asia, Tengrism is still alive and is even experiencing a kind of renaissance
Nana – Goddess of Ancient Uzbekistan
Images and manuscripts recounting her story were ruthlessly destroyed, yet she survived and is gradually reclaiming her power
