A fascinating and little-known chapter of Circassian history — maritime culture and piracy among the peoples of the Black Sea coast. Who were the seafarers of the Caucasus? What drove them to take to the waves, and how did piracy shape their world? This episode uncovers stories that reveal a whole new side of the Adyghe past. We hope, like us, you’ll discover something unexpected :)

Source:

S.Kh. Khotko, “The Circassians: Ethnogenesis, Historical Ethnography, Political History”, 2021.

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In this episode, Gunef will talk about the creator of Dunai (the World)—of everything living, growing, and existing within it—the great God of the Circassian pantheon, Tkheshkho.

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In this episode we explore the fascinating world of Caucasian immigrants in French Masonic lodges during the 1920s and 1930s. We uncover the stories of exiled Caucasians who sought unity and purpose in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. From political debates to religious diversity, we'll delve into the hidden history of these displaced brothers and their quest to reshape their future through Freemasonry.

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In this episode, Islam and Gunef will talk about an important element of Circassian culture and history - the "хьакlэщ – hasch`esch" (guestroom) . We will discuss its usage, interesting facts, and the rules of Adyghe (Circassian) etiquette that were strictly observed in the "hasch`esch".

Source:

Dr. Batiray Özbek "Die Tscherkessischen Nartensagen" (1982)

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Чэщкъэкlухьахэр, джэнчы дзынхэр ыкlы хьамщкlунтlыр – адыгэхэм ижъырэм Илъэсыкlэмэфэшхор е илъэсышъхьэ зэблэк1ыгъур къызэрырагъахьащтыгъэр къэтэlуатэ.

Текстыр зытхыгъэр Бзэджэжъыкъо Асхьад

Зэзыдзэкlыгъэр проектэу "Джырэ адыгэ артхэм ягупч" (Adyghe Center of Contemporary Art)

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Torchlight processions, fortune-telling on nuts and hawthorn instead of a New Year tree: how Adyghs (Circassians) celebrated New Year.

Article written by Ashad Bzegezhev

Translated by Adyghe Center of Contemporary Art

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Join us for the premiere episode of our podcast, where we introduce the captivating world of Circassians, also known as Adyghe.

Hosted by Islam and Gunef.

We offer a brief overview of Circassian identity and heritage, providing essential insights into their cultural significance. Through engaging discussions, we explore the historical roots and contributions of the Circassian people to art, literature, and society.

Whether you're new to Circassian culture or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode serves as a perfect starting point for understanding their rich heritage. Tune in as we embark on an enlightening journey into the captivating world of Circassians.

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