Collection Of Asian Traditional People Volume 1

Collection Of Asian Traditional People Volume 1


Asia is also the origin of many of the most important and ancient world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. 


A Journey In Southern Siberia :- The mythology and folklore of the Buriat Mongols of Siberia. 


An Inquiry Into The Religious Tenets Of The Yezeedees :- A short account of the Yezidis by a Christian Missionary. 


Arabian Poetry :- Rare 19th century translations of Arabian poetry, mostly pre-Islamic or contemporary with Muhammed. Includes the Hanged Poems, and a synopsis of the Antar Saga. 


Armenian Legends And Poems :- A sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history. 


Chukchee Mythology :- The Chukchee occupy the extreme north-eastern tip of Asia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean and the Behring Strait. 


Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz :- The Yezidis, a persecuted Iraqi group with unique beliefs. 


Folk-lore of the Holy Land; Moslem, Christian and Jewish :- Moslem, Christian and Jewish tales from old Palestine. 


Folklore and Legends: Oriental :- A collection of Arabian, Persian, Indian and Kalmyk tales, including the seldom-seen 'Relations of Ssidi Kur.' 


Forty Four Turkish Fairy Tales :- A rich sampler of Turkish oral story-telling tradition, lavishly illustrated.