Mongolian beliefs and customs

(of bride and groom) do/make/pay ceremonial obeisances (to Heaven and Earth

Mongols worship heaven and earth. They worship heaven and earth very much and regard them as their parents. I think the sky is great and sacred, and it dominates everything in the world. The earth nurtures all things and is the source of all things' growth. Therefore, in some major activities and even in daily life, we all respect heaven and earth very much. For example, if we cook our breasts, we must first throw sacrifices at the heavens and the earth. When drinking, dip your ring finger in wine and sprinkle it in the air before you can drink it yourself; When swearing, show your mind to the world and so on. When there is no rain or human and animal diseases are prevalent, we should sacrifice to heaven and earth, and ask for their blessings and merciful blessings.

Sacrifice to mountain gods

Mongolians believe that there are mountain gods in the mountains, who are in charge of storms and blessings in a region. In Mongolia, there are Aobao standing at the top of the mountain and teeth. Every year, the ceremony of offering sacrifices to Aobao is held regularly, praying for the mountain gods to bless the prosperity of people and animals and the abundance of aquatic plants.

Poseidon

Mongolian calls Hai Erdene the Dalai Lama, which means the largest sacred object in the world. I think the sea is extremely pure, so I can't pour dirty water into it, throw dirty things, tamper with the sea water or salvage marine life. They believe that there is a sea king in the sea, who is in charge of the fluctuation of the sea. If he is angered by carelessness, it will bring great disaster to people. Therefore, people make sacrifices to the sea.

Vulcan worship

There is a concept of god and fire among Mongolian people in Qinghai. They believe that fire has the function of exorcising evil spirits and is sacred and inviolable. In the traditional concept, it is also the embodiment of the kitchen god, the head of the family and the rise and fall of the family. When drinking or eating meat, sprinkle some into the fire to worship Vulcan. During the New Year in China, there is a special worship activity. When a separated couple returns to their parents' home, the wife first obeys the kitchen god. It is forbidden to pour water into the fire and stab the fire with sharp hard objects such as knives.

guarantee

Before liberation, a popular trial method in Mongolian areas. That is, an altar is set up to worship the Buddha, and the defendant can swear to the Buddha and refute the accusation, so that he can be found innocent. Swearing is a remnant of ancient people's living habits. At that time, people believed that language had magic power, and acknowledged and believed that everything had its own god and soul, so they adapted to the society at that time. People should swear when making friends, becoming sworn friends, forming alliances, dating and agreeing on something, and regard swearing as a sacred act, and cannot go back on our word. If they break their vows, they will be condemned by public opinion, making them hold their heads in front of others.

make obeisance to Buddha

Mongolians believe in Tibetan Buddhism and especially respect and worship religious leaders and living buddhas. Old people think that the greatest and most respectable people in the world are religious leaders and living buddhas. Living Buddha is born with superhuman wisdom, rich knowledge and outstanding talent. He knows the present, the past and the future, and he is the most versatile person in the world. If civilians can be moved by them, they will get happiness and peace. Therefore, the old people overcame all difficulties, worshipped the living Buddha, and sincerely dedicated all precious things to the Buddha.

Qi Bo

At the earliest, Mongols believed in primitive Shamanism. The person who presided over the ceremony is called "Bo" or "Qi Bo" in Mongolian, meaning wizard. It is said that the earliest Mongolian mage was played by a woman named Samagan. Samagan in modern Mongolian vocabulary refers to elderly women. Qi Bo and Samangan have special tools and vestments. Usually, people exorcise evil spirits and cure diseases by chanting, dancing and pretending to be possessed by ghosts and gods. The incantations read by Mongolian shamanism wizards have been further improved and supplemented in the long-term development and evolution process, and finally developed into a unique Mongolian literary form-Mongolian folk ode.