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Narts: The origins of the Narts date back to ancient times, among the peoples living along the coasts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov in the Caucasus. The development of Circassian Nart Mythology spans a very long period. The earliest texts were created during a time when the Circassian people had not yet divided into tribes and lived as one large family. The Narts did not come from outside; they were born and lived in the Caucasus. Circassian Nart Mythology took its present form by evolving within the life of the people, observing and witnessing, influenced by different periods, and incorporating the effects of those times.
Setenay Guaşe: The mentor and guide of the Narts. She is Sosruko’s mother, the ever-young and beautiful advisor of the Narts. She cuts the umbilical cords of Nart children, bathes baby girls to ensure their beauty, and offers good wishes for baby boys to be intelligent, strong, and fortunate.
Sosruko: The most well-known Nart hero, the son of Setenay Guaşe but not born of her. His father is the shepherd of the Narts. Sosruko was conceived from a stone struck by the arrow of Ses, the shepherd of the Narts. After more than nine months, he fell to the earth as a red-hot ember, which Tlepş quenched seven times in water to forge him into steel. Only his knees, which Tlepş held with tongs, remained soft and human-like. Thin and iron-colored, Sosruko was nicknamed “the crooked-legged” and was belittled as “the shepherd’s son” by the Narts. He is clever, strong, cunning, and practices magic. He has a flying, talking horse named Thojıy, who advises him. Sosruko retrieves the stolen fire by Yinıj and the stolen millet seeds by Yemınej for the Narts.
Baterez: His father, Hımış, is ambushed and killed, and his body is left to be devoured by beasts. Baterez, filled with rage, vows revenge while still in his mother’s womb. His mother is Yısp Guaşe. He exacts blood vengeance on the Narts for his father’s death and rescues Nesren Jake from the cruel Pako. He also brings fire and millet seeds to the Narts.
Şebatnıko: Şebaknıko, on whose one shoulder the sun rises and on the other dew falls, is the symbol of righteousness, honesty, and bravery.
Zekotha: The god of travelers.
Zevatha: The god of war.
Thegelek: The god of agricultural products.
Tlepş: The god of blacksmiths and the master craftsman of the Narts. He lives among the Narts, crafting weapons, sickles, and tongs for them. He sets out to discover the end of the world.
Şıble: The god of war, lightning, and justice.
Kutij (Kotij): The god of justice.
Sevseres/Seuserez: The goddess of storms, water, and rivers.
Pşımezitha: The god of hunting.
Psıthe Guaşe: The goddess of water.
Marisa: The goddess of honey.
Mezıtha: The god of hunters and forests.
Hatkh: The god of the sea (Хьатх). The Zih people decorated their ships with images and figures of the Sea God Hatkh (Хьатх).
Hıpe Guaşe: The goddess of the sea.
Blevus: The goddess of games and snakes.
Amış/Aymış: The god of shepherds.