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Tengriism Religion

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Religion of Tengriism
Tengriism is a shamanistic religion practiced in Central Asia. Mongols, Huns, Bulgars, Turic, and Altaic people. Characterized by shamanism, totemism and animism. It is both monotheistic and polytheistic. Ancestor worship is also a big part of Tengriism. The primary deity in Tengriism is Tengri or the Sky God, who is unknowable, infinite and timeless. Followers of Tengriism believe that the universe was created by Tengri. It also recognizes gods such as Yer-sub, the goddess of the earth, Erlik, the god of the underworld and nature spirits. One of the unique features of Tengriism is its non-dogmatism. It did not force its dogma on other religions though other religions succeeded in doing the same. The Mongol rulers believed
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