Circassian paganism
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Circassian paganism is the ethnic religion of the Circassians. It is based on worshipping the supreme god Thashkho and other deities under his rule, to each of whom is attributed an element, action or
Two sacred oak trees in Tuapse. The pagan Shapsugs used to pray in front of these trees. The one in front was withered by the Russian authorities.
Circassian sacrifice. Engraving based on a drawing by Edouard Taitbout de Marigny
Khatseguashe” — “a doll made from a shovel; used by the Shapsugs in a rain-calling ritual during drought
Barquq
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Al-Malik Az-Zahir Sayf ad-Din Barquq was the first Sultan of the Circassian Mamluk Burji dynasty of Egypt ruling from 1382 to 1389 and 1390 to 1399. Born to a Christian father in Circassia, Barquq was
Circassian paganism
…bedside. This is a surprising and rare sight. They then place the deceased in a special coffin, perched on the branches of a large tree in the mountains. Sultan Barquq, the Circassian Mamluk ruler of medieval Egypt, was also buried in accordance with Circassian tradition; the coffin containing his body was hung from…
Inside the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq
Mamluk Barquq copper fals Damascus 1382 1389, in the British Museum. Note the Fleur-de-lis motif
Illuminated frontispiece from the Qur'an commissioned by Barquq for his Complex. This manuscript is part of the National Library of Egypt's Collection of Mamluk Qur'an Manuscripts inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register