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Oldest Population of Caucasus According to Mythological Data
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According to mythological data ancient population of Caucasus was represented by Giants. Among them are one-eyed Goliaths also. Theymainly appear as shepherds. Goliaths obtained all means for existence and the next generations used them. Later they lost their old dignityand transformed into evil creatures. There are women Goliaths-warriors in the Caucasian folklore and their activity is connected to the heroicweddingmotive.A special group of giants in the Caucasian mythology is made of Devs, which appeared here as a result of cultural-historical contacts with theOriental world. According to beliefs of the East Georgian mountain dwellers, the territory where their resided, used to belong to Devs earlier.Devs used to be involved in various economies: hunting, farming, sheep breeding. As the ancient settlers Devs are distinguished for specialabundance.
Title: Oldest Population of Caucasus According to Mythological Data
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According to mythological data ancient population of Caucasus was represented by Giants.
Among them are one-eyed Goliaths also.
Theymainly appear as shepherds.
Goliaths obtained all means for existence and the next generations used them.
Later they lost their old dignityand transformed into evil creatures.
There are women Goliaths-warriors in the Caucasian folklore and their activity is connected to the heroicweddingmotive.
A special group of giants in the Caucasian mythology is made of Devs, which appeared here as a result of cultural-historical contacts with theOriental world.
According to beliefs of the East Georgian mountain dwellers, the territory where their resided, used to belong to Devs earlier.
Devs used to be involved in various economies: hunting, farming, sheep breeding.
As the ancient settlers Devs are distinguished for specialabundance.
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