a monument of culture Circassians, for that matter, and other peoples of the Caucasus, is Nart epic.The creation of this magnificent source traditions date back to the third millennium BCFor example Nart epic history of the peoples can be traced from the earliest stages up to the period of development of feudal relations.
Nart epic begins his narrative with the era of matriarchy, where the leading role played by women in society and the race passed through the maternal line.Mother of all Narts acts wise and economic Satan.All of the cases were solved in a society Narts her instructions.In her insistent advice of the sled for the campaign, she saved the harvest, cunning defeated enemies.Other female characters of the epic also have strong matriarchal traits and qualities, it is in his actions Adiyuh, Shhatsfitsa beautiful, smart Malichiph.
On materials of historical source can be judged on the fall of matriarchy have Narts and its replacement by patriarchy.Significant changes in the socio-economic life evidenced by the appearance of wealth inequality, the struggle of ordinary people against the nobility.Many episodes of the epic fun of avarice and greed of the rich, praise the ingenuity.The supreme authority was at Narts Council - Hasa.It addressed all the important affairs of society to attend the council could all sleds and everybody could make his offer.However, over time the democratic order was abolished powerful elders.In Hase all powers are moving to the eminent sledges.Now there are only collected the soldiers who decide all the cases.
Nart epic Circassians represented sharp-witted and brave Sosruko, sophisticated Nasrani, an ardent Shaueem, Badinoko insistent that his actions helped ordinary people, struggling with foreigners, as well as with the giants.From the legends shows that the Circassians were engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, the special role of the sled devoted to horse breeding, just at the Circassians emerged and gained worldwide fame Kabarda horse.From crops they cultivated millet from which boiled thick porridge, pasta, tortillas, and a special drink - mahsymu.
Nart epic shows the passion for sports heroes.Games were held in different locations, limited Elbrus, Volga, Kuban, Taman Peninsula, and the Black and Caspian Seas.
many features in common with the Nart epic Greek mythology, which is confirmed by the researchers.This demonstrates the close contacts with the Circassians Greek cities - colonies of the Northern Black Sea.Now many famous feats Nart heroes illustrated.The most popular Nart epic in pictures, it vividly shows the main milestones in the history of this nation and its heroes.Nart epic serves as a source of artistic and poetic inspiration for all the Caucasian peoples.
