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Altaian heroic epics: ritual practices and beliefs

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Republic of Altai, RU

Category: Projects funded by the World Oral Literature Project

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World Oral Literature Project

An eight-week project in Mountain Altai to make digital audio-visual recordings of epics and heroic songs by different spiritual practitioners, as well as documenting surrounding beliefs and translating materials.

Field Workers: Dr Carole Pegg (University of Cambridge, Inner Asian Music & 7-Star Records), Chagat Almashev (Foundation for Sustainable Development of Altai), Professor E.E. Yamaeva (Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, Gorno-Altaisk State University) and Irina A. Tozyyakova (FSDA). Grant: £6,201. Status: finalisation of report and materials underway.