Mongolia represents one of the last bastions of nomadism. More than half of the population lives in yurts, moving with the seasons across the vast expanses of the steppe, ensuring that their herds always have access to the best pastures. In this way, the Mongols perpetuate traditions in the heart of Central Asia whose origins long predate the empire of Genghis Khan. Deeply influenced by the vast spaces through which they constantly travel, Mongolian herders possess a unique worldview and a relationship with nature, time, and space. The introduction of Buddhism in the 16th century by the Manchus only partially altered their beliefs, which were essentially based on animism, shamanism, and ancestor worship.

Product Details
Publisher: Hermé
Language: French
Hardcover: 166 pages
ISBN-10: 2866654293
ISBN-13: 978-2866653316
Item Weight: 1.34 Kilograms
Dimensions: 33.3 x 2 x 22.2 cm