Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. Here Tuggi places a sword in fire until it becomes extremely hot, and then draws the sword across his tongue. The power of the tengir spirit keeps him from harm. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or “owners of the earth.” Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the Mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside Mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia. 13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or “owners of the earth.” Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the Mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside Mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia. 13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a The shamans often wear a “light-protecting visor” over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th Century National Park, Tov province, Mongolia.
13th Century National Park comprises Chinggis Khan's giant statue museum and live museum "Town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar in area of Erdene Zuu of Tov Province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road.
In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of Mongols, who were lived in powerful Mongol Empire’s period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler Marco Polo and William Rubruck felt once upon time.
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