What are the taboos of the Turks?

In the long history, some people have certain customs and taboos due to the influence of regional economy or local culture and religion. For example, Turkish natives are forbidden to eat the meat of horses, donkeys or mules, which is a national custom taboo.

First, dietary taboos

Tu people are forbidden to eat the meat of round hoofed animals such as horses, donkeys and mules. There are different opinions about the reasons. It is generally believed that in the past, Tang Priests went to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures and made meritorious deeds for nothing, so they did not eat horse meat, and donkeys and mules were on the same horse, so it was forbidden to eat the meat of round-hoofed animals. Some said: Tu people worship the mule king, so they don't eat; Others say that if you eat the meat of a rotifer, it will be transferred to animals in the afterlife, and you can't transfer it to people in metempsychosis, and so on. Cats and dogs are the guardians of the family. No matter whether the host is at home or not, they faithfully guard their homes for the host and have the right to defend their homes, so they also abstain from dog meat and cat meat.

Second, health taboos

The Tu people protect the spring well, and they are not allowed to wash and defecate near the spring, thinking that offenders will make the water god angry and make people sick.

Tu people are taboo to urinate in the barn, thinking that the shed is dirty and affects the development and development of livestock. If someone urinates in the barn, it will be considered unfriendly or hostile to the owner. In this case, immediately eradicate the filth and light the incense circle to show purification.

Third, etiquette taboo.

Turks are forbidden to quarrel or abuse children in front of guests, so they are considered as expulsion orders. Women are not allowed to walk in front of their elders without hats or robes.

It is forbidden to pour tea or rice to guests in cracked bowls. Don't ask the guests "Have you eaten" or "Have you eaten".

It is considered impolite to shout hello at the gate and enter the door without saying hello after someone answers the door in the host's house. You must take off your shoes when you get on the kang, otherwise it is disrespectful to your master. Don't sit on quilts, pillows, clothes, shoes, socks and pants.

Fourth, go out to avoid customs.

When the Turks go out for a long trip in the morning, if they meet someone carrying a bucket full of water or a car carrying goods, they think it is a sign of good luck and bon voyage. On the other hand, if you encounter empty barrels, empty barrels, empty cars, etc. You will think this is an unknown omen, and then you will return to the road another day.

V. Religious taboos

Ebo (Mountain God) was built on the top of the mountain near Tucun, and a small flag made of five-color cloth was hung on the ravine, which was called "Gada" in the local language. The mountain in front of the village and behind the village is regarded as a sacred mountain, which is closed all the year round. There are pine trees and poplars on the mountain. If there are old trees, they are sacred trees. There are "Benkang" (100,000 stupas), "Dongben" (100,000 large white stones) and triangular mounds beside the village, all of which can ward off evil spirits. It is forbidden to break ground and urinate in these places.

Women in Turkey are not allowed to enter temple halls or family Buddhist halls.