Historical, Philosophical, Political and Law Sciences, Culturology and Study of Art. Issues of Theory and Practice. Tambov: Gramota, 2014. № 5. Part 1. P. 32-34.
Bideeva Svetlana Georgievna
V. I. Abaev North-Ossetian Institute of Humanities and Social Studies of Vladikavkaz Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Government of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
Abstract. The article discusses the Ossetians’ nature conservation folk traditions based on the principles of natural resources rational use and the religious-mystical reverence of natural components and phenomena. The Ossetians’ traditional religious beliefs and cults related to nature are represented - the cult of tree, stone, water, their role is determined as an important factor in environment preservation that must be considered in the process of forming a new strategy of achieving ecological balance in the territory of Ossetia.
Key words and phrases: природоохранные традиции, культ дерева, экологическая культура, горная экосистема, святилища, nature conservation traditions, tree cult, ecological culture, mountain ecosystem, sanctuaries
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