Кыргыз-өзбек этномаданий жалпылыктары (Common Ethno-Cultural Patterns of Kyrgyz and Uzbeks)

This monograph is the first study dealing with life-cycle events, such as birth, children’s upbringing, marriage and funeral rites of Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, and discusses how they are connected to diverse rituals, folk beliefs and superstitions. These ritualistic practices give meaning to those who practice them widely every day.