The roots of belief in Tengri (the Sky God) reach back to this period. It is the most ancient layer of the Turkic belief system.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Steppe Shamanism — Fire Cult and Tengri?
- Shamanic practices among the Scythian, Massagetae and proto-Turkic peoples: the drum, hashish or hemp vapour (recounted by Herodotus for the Scythians), animal sacrifice, the cosmic tree (the axis of the world), and the Upper, Lower and Middle Worlds.
- When did Steppe Shamanism — Fire Cult and Tengri happen?
- 500 BCE
- Where did Steppe Shamanism — Fire Cult and Tengri take place?
- Orta Asya Bozkırı