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.

00:00:00: Basic concept of Tengrism
00:02:32: Spread among Turkic peoples
00:03:32: Why Tengrism is not Shamanism
00:06:13: The Role of women
00:07:21: How animals and nature are treated
00:09:21: Cosmology and Justice
00:12:00: Modesty, Balance and the Lifestream
00:13:47: About me

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