Kabardia
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The Princedom of Kabardia, also known as Eastern Circassia, was a historical country in the North Caucasus corresponding partly to modern-day Kabardino-Balkaria. It existed as a political community fr
Lesser Kabarda between Mozdok and Grozny (1825)
Modern depiction of Temruqo
Modern depiction of Qambolet
Alejuqo Shojenuqo by Teramo Castelli
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
Kabardia
…Kabardia in the first quarter of the 17th century including vassals and tributaries Capital Various settlements Common languages East Circassian Religion Khabzeism Orthodox Christianity Sunni Islam Government Federal Monarchy • Grand Prince See Grand Prince of Kabardia History • Established 14th-15th centuries…
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