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Asian Traditional People
9 sections27 books
This page links together resources at sacred-texts pertaining to traditional people of Asia, including Siberia and Southeast Asia.
Siberia
6 booksIt is worth noting that many of the Siberian traditions bear more than a passing resemblance to those of the Inuit and the Northwestern Native Americans.
A Journey in Southern SiberiaThe mythology and folklore of the Buriat Mongols of Siberia.
- Chukchee Mythology Chukchee MythologyThe Chukchee occupy the extreme north-eastern tip of Asia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean and the Behring Strait.
- Koryak Texts Koryak TextsA book of mythological texts from the Koryak people of Kamchatka.
- Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern Siberia Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern SiberiaA collection of folklore from Eastern Siberia.
Shamanism in SiberiaA comprehensive review of the ethographic literature concerning Shamanism in Sibera.
Central Asia
5 books
The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
Georgian Folk TalesA collection of folk tales from the nation of Georgia.
Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
Selections from the Poetry of the AfghansAnthology of later Sufi poets from Afghanistan, many translated directly from rare manuscripts.
Folklore and Legends: OrientalA collection of Arabian, Persian, Indian and Kalmyk tales, including the seldom-seen 'Relations of Ssidi Kur.'
The Middle East
7 books
The Laughable Stories of Bar-HebraeusA rich collection of humorous anecdotes from an ecclesiastical 13th century Syrian Orthodox Bishop.
Forty-four Turkish Fairy TalesA rich sampler of Turkish oral story-telling tradition, lavishly illustrated.
Folk-lore of the Holy Land; Moslem, Christian and JewishMoslem, Christian and Jewish tales from old Palestine.- Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the YezidizThe Yezidis, a persecuted Iraqi group with unique beliefs.
- An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the Yezeedees An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the YezeedeesA short account of the Yezidis by a Christian Missionary.
- The Origins of the Druze People and Religion The Origins of the Druze People and ReligionThe mysterious religion of the Druze of Lebanon.
Arabian PoetryRare 19th century translations of Arabian poetry, mostly pre-Islamic or contemporary with Muhammed. Includes the Hanged Poems, and a synopsis of the Antar Saga.
Translations of the Arabian Nights
2 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights
The Philippines
2 books- Philippine Folk Tales Philippine Folk TalesAn ethnographic collection of regional Philippine folklore, mostly indigenous.
- Philippine Folklore Stories Philippine Folklore StoriesA retelling of some indigenous Philippine folk tales for children.
Southeast Asia
3 books
The Religions of South Vietnam in Faith and FactA US military guidebook on the diverse religions of Vietnam.- Myths and Legends of the Andamans Myths and Legends of the AndamansAn excerpt from Radcliffe-Brown's classic ethnography, The Andaman Islanders.
- Shaman, Saiva and Sufi Shaman, Saiva and SufiAn ethographic account of spiritual practices in Malaysia at the start of the 20th century, which included Shamanism, Animism, Hindu and Islamic influences.
Tibet
1 book
Tibetan Folk TalesA collection of folk tales and proverbs from Tibet, good reading for both children and adults.
Japan
1 book- AinuBooks and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.
Ainu Books and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.
Asian Traditional People
9 sections27 books
This page links together resources at sacred-texts pertaining to traditional people of Asia, including Siberia and Southeast Asia.
Siberia
6 booksIt is worth noting that many of the Siberian traditions bear more than a passing resemblance to those of the Inuit and the Northwestern Native Americans.
- A Journey in Southern SiberiaThe mythology and folklore of the Buriat Mongols of Siberia.
-
- Chukchee Mythology Chukchee MythologyThe Chukchee occupy the extreme north-eastern tip of Asia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean and the Behring Strait.
- Koryak Texts Koryak TextsA book of mythological texts from the Koryak people of Kamchatka.
- Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern Siberia Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern SiberiaA collection of folklore from Eastern Siberia.
- Shamanism in SiberiaA comprehensive review of the ethographic literature concerning Shamanism in Sibera.
Central Asia
5 books- The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
- Georgian Folk TalesA collection of folk tales from the nation of Georgia.
- Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
- Selections from the Poetry of the AfghansAnthology of later Sufi poets from Afghanistan, many translated directly from rare manuscripts.
- Folklore and Legends: OrientalA collection of Arabian, Persian, Indian and Kalmyk tales, including the seldom-seen 'Relations of Ssidi Kur.'
The Middle East
7 books- The Laughable Stories of Bar-HebraeusA rich collection of humorous anecdotes from an ecclesiastical 13th century Syrian Orthodox Bishop.
- Forty-four Turkish Fairy TalesA rich sampler of Turkish oral story-telling tradition, lavishly illustrated.
- Folk-lore of the Holy Land; Moslem, Christian and JewishMoslem, Christian and Jewish tales from old Palestine.
- Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the YezidizThe Yezidis, a persecuted Iraqi group with unique beliefs.
- An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the Yezeedees An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the YezeedeesA short account of the Yezidis by a Christian Missionary.
- The Origins of the Druze People and Religion The Origins of the Druze People and ReligionThe mysterious religion of the Druze of Lebanon.
- Arabian PoetryRare 19th century translations of Arabian poetry, mostly pre-Islamic or contemporary with Muhammed. Includes the Hanged Poems, and a synopsis of the Antar Saga.
Translations of the Arabian Nights
2 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights
-
The Philippines
2 books- Philippine Folk Tales Philippine Folk TalesAn ethnographic collection of regional Philippine folklore, mostly indigenous.
- Philippine Folklore Stories Philippine Folklore StoriesA retelling of some indigenous Philippine folk tales for children.
Southeast Asia
3 books- The Religions of South Vietnam in Faith and FactA US military guidebook on the diverse religions of Vietnam.
- Myths and Legends of the Andamans Myths and Legends of the AndamansAn excerpt from Radcliffe-Brown's classic ethnography, The Andaman Islanders.
- Shaman, Saiva and Sufi Shaman, Saiva and SufiAn ethographic account of spiritual practices in Malaysia at the start of the 20th century, which included Shamanism, Animism, Hindu and Islamic influences.
Tibet
1 book- Tibetan Folk TalesA collection of folk tales and proverbs from Tibet, good reading for both children and adults.
Japan
1 book- AinuBooks and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.
Ainu Books and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.
Asian Traditional People
9 sections27 books
This page links together resources at sacred-texts pertaining to traditional people of Asia, including Siberia and Southeast Asia.
Siberia
6 booksIt is worth noting that many of the Siberian traditions bear more than a passing resemblance to those of the Inuit and the Northwestern Native Americans.
- A Journey in Southern SiberiaThe mythology and folklore of the Buriat Mongols of Siberia.
-
- Chukchee Mythology Chukchee MythologyThe Chukchee occupy the extreme north-eastern tip of Asia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean and the Behring Strait.
- Koryak Texts Koryak TextsA book of mythological texts from the Koryak people of Kamchatka.
- Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern Siberia Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern SiberiaA collection of folklore from Eastern Siberia.
- Shamanism in SiberiaA comprehensive review of the ethographic literature concerning Shamanism in Sibera.
Central Asia
5 books- The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
- Georgian Folk TalesA collection of folk tales from the nation of Georgia.
- Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
- Selections from the Poetry of the AfghansAnthology of later Sufi poets from Afghanistan, many translated directly from rare manuscripts.
- Folklore and Legends: OrientalA collection of Arabian, Persian, Indian and Kalmyk tales, including the seldom-seen 'Relations of Ssidi Kur.'
The Middle East
7 books- The Laughable Stories of Bar-HebraeusA rich collection of humorous anecdotes from an ecclesiastical 13th century Syrian Orthodox Bishop.
- Forty-four Turkish Fairy TalesA rich sampler of Turkish oral story-telling tradition, lavishly illustrated.
- Folk-lore of the Holy Land; Moslem, Christian and JewishMoslem, Christian and Jewish tales from old Palestine.
- Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the YezidizThe Yezidis, a persecuted Iraqi group with unique beliefs.
- An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the Yezeedees An Inquiry into the Religious Tenets of the YezeedeesA short account of the Yezidis by a Christian Missionary.
- The Origins of the Druze People and Religion The Origins of the Druze People and ReligionThe mysterious religion of the Druze of Lebanon.
- Arabian PoetryRare 19th century translations of Arabian poetry, mostly pre-Islamic or contemporary with Muhammed. Includes the Hanged Poems, and a synopsis of the Antar Saga.
Translations of the Arabian Nights
2 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights
-
The Philippines
2 books- Philippine Folk Tales Philippine Folk TalesAn ethnographic collection of regional Philippine folklore, mostly indigenous.
- Philippine Folklore Stories Philippine Folklore StoriesA retelling of some indigenous Philippine folk tales for children.
Southeast Asia
3 books- The Religions of South Vietnam in Faith and FactA US military guidebook on the diverse religions of Vietnam.
- Myths and Legends of the Andamans Myths and Legends of the AndamansAn excerpt from Radcliffe-Brown's classic ethnography, The Andaman Islanders.
- Shaman, Saiva and Sufi Shaman, Saiva and SufiAn ethographic account of spiritual practices in Malaysia at the start of the 20th century, which included Shamanism, Animism, Hindu and Islamic influences.
Tibet
1 book- Tibetan Folk TalesA collection of folk tales and proverbs from Tibet, good reading for both children and adults.
Japan
1 book- AinuBooks and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.
Ainu Books and texts about the Ainu people of Japan.