论哈萨克族民间信仰

哈萨克族的民间信仰源于古老的信仰,有着丰富的内容,具有广泛的社会性、实践性和操作性。哈萨克族历史上的宗教信仰及其演变形成一种积淀深厚的民族传统文化习俗,并成为民间信仰的基础和基本内涵,对哈萨克族民间信仰产生了一定的影响。哈萨克族的民间信仰包括信仰系统(神灵系统包括天神腾格尔和“迦萨甘”等,鬼系统包括精、阿勒巴斯特和撒旦,祖先系统包括祖先崇拜、巫师崇拜和麻扎崇拜)、仪式(包括巫术、墓祭、治疗等)和象征等三大体系。

On Folk Belief of the Kazaks

The folk belief of the Kazak ethnic group is originated from their ancient beliefs. It is rich in content and has extensive features of sociality, practicality and operability. The ancient religious beliefs of the Kazaks and their evolvement constitute a profound ethnic folklore tradition and become the foundation and essence of the folk belief, influencing the folk belief of the Kazaks. The folk belief of the Kazaks consists of three systems, i.e., belief, rite and symbol.