One of the oldest religions in the world, Tengriism is said to have originated sometime in the Bronze Age
(between 3600 and 1200 B.C.). Developed by the people of the Altai
Mountains in Central Asia, it is a monotheistic religion with heavy
elements of ancestor worship. There is no holy book as in other
religions and much of the early belief system has fallen out of our
collective knowledge. However, it is believed the Huns of the Northern
Caucasus may have worshiped a god named Tengri, to whom they were said
to have sacrificed horses.
There are a number of close similarities with Christian traditions
(as is the case with a lot of “pagan” religions). The most important
holiday is known as the Tengrian Epiphany and takes place on December
23. The bulk of that tradition dates back to the fifth century A.D. and
involves bringing home a Yule tree and decorating it. While it fell out
of popularity during the Mongol era, Tengriism is still practiced to
this day—there are even politicians in Kyrgyzstan who are trying to make
it the official state religion.
There are a number of close similarities with Christian traditions
(as is the case with a lot of “pagan” religions). The most important
holiday is known as the Tengrian Epiphany and takes place on December
23. The bulk of that tradition dates back to the fifth century A.D. and
involves bringing home a Yule tree and decorating it. While it fell out
of popularity during the Mongol era, Tengriism is still practiced to
this day—there are even politicians in Kyrgyzstan who are trying to make
it the official state religion.
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