Buddhist Symbolism in the System of Kalmyk Tamgas
Introduction. The Kalmyks had converted to Buddhism centuries ago, and its symbolism is naturally integral to material and spiritual culture of the ethnos. The article examines Buddhist symbols used in tamgas ― Kalmyk clan markers that served to brand family or clan livestock, primarily horses and...
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| Language: | English |
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Российской академии наук, Калмыцкий научный центр
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Монголоведение |
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| Online Access: | https://mongoloved.kigiran.com/jour/article/view/477/381 |