CULTIC AND COSMOLOGICAL IDEAS IN THE EPIC OF THE ENDOGENOUS PEOPLES OF SIBERIA
One can find the ideas of the origin of the earth in the epic of the Siberian endogenous peoples wherein mention is made of the sky, the sun and the moon, stars, clouds, various atmospheric phenomena, etc. Consideration is given to the prime elements including water, fire, air, as well as natural elements and objects like mountains, caves, trees, wind, river, rain, etc. Everything in the Universe emerges from the natural forces and substances like water, fire, air, earth, ether. The vital energy is connected with the prime elements as the basis of all that exists. Description is given of the highest divinities, celestial virgins as well as the creatures of the lower world. Much attention is given to the heroes who defend their land and people.