Kyrgyz fairy tales
The Tale of Brave Chilten. Part 2. Chapters 1-2
Six-Month Journey. Part 2. Chapter 1.
05.07.2018, 20:22
Six-Month Journey. Part 2. Chapter 1.
Duels with the Flat-Foot. Part 1. Chapter 3 The rider rode along the rocky ledges, Galloping to his native camp For forty days and forty nights... But wherever he turns his eyes, Everywhere is a military camp... But whose? And some strange speech, And faces that are not right. Braids fall to their shoulders, Eyes shine in the dark... Flags flutter among the tips of spears... And any animal here Is ready to be turned into shashlik in an instant. Here on the spears — a tethered horse, And
The Teachings of the Nomad A young man moved to live in a separate yurt after getting married. He went with his family to the first summer pasture on the jailoo and began to ask the elders for advice on everything. The elders told him: - There are three laws: the laws (rules) of how to keep livestock you know, there are the laws of nature that you must always observe, and the law of family - you must do everything together with your wife.
What is more precious In the good old days, by the shore of Lake Altyn-Kul, there lived a khan. He was very, very rich. The khan had a lot of gold, but he lacked the most important thing — drinking water. Desperate, the khan turned to God and asked Him to turn all the gold into water.
INTRODUCTION This tale my father Told me in full, from beginning to end, Saying at the end, from himself, That he learned it from his father. It was sweet for me to listen to the song. It sang to me, as I sing now, This tale from my grandmother's mother, Remembering her great-grandmother... Like sailing ships, Cutting through the mirrors of the seas, Parting the spaces of the earth, This tale has passed through time. And in the dust of caravan paths It walked through storms and eras, And
About the Skillful Mistress, Like the Ringing Song of the People's Soul In a small coastal village, there lived a beautiful craftswoman named Uz-ene. Her eyes were like two drops of sky. She often loved to gaze at the silvery waves of Issyk-Kul, so that later she could reproduce them on her canvas. The girl said she understood the language of water and wind, of animals and birds, and often conversed with them. Uz-ene always admired the flight of seagulls and swans, and thus she was best
Orphan and Cow This was a long time ago. An orphan boy lived with his father. He spent every day from morning till evening herding cows. The other children constantly bullied him, sometimes he went hungry, and a mother's affection was foreign to him. One day, after yet another scandal and beatings from his stepfather, the boy hid in the barn, climbed into the hay feeder to warm himself, and suddenly felt the cow begin to lick the tears from his face. No one had ever treated him so gently
Hot Springs In one khanate, there were three magical wells. Only the khan knew the secret of each and therefore guarded them from the eyes of the people. The wells were covered and tightly bound so that the water would not spill over the edge. In the same khanate lived a beautiful girl from a very poor family. And it so happened that the khan's son fell in love with her. However, the cruel and greedy khan did not allow his son to even think about her. One day, angry at his son's
Spring Once upon a time, in ancient times, after fierce battles with invaders, during a period of cold and hunger, the Kyrgyz found themselves on the brink of extinction and were forced to relocate to another area. Considering that the journey would be long, it was decided, at the suggestion of the leader, not to take along the seriously ill and elderly. Leaving their familiar lands, most of the Kyrgyz set off on their journey. Only one of the horsemen did not want to part with his father and
"Spring will come, but I will not see it" Once, while traveling in distant lands, a wanderer met a blind old man. The old man was sitting by the road, begging for alms from passersby. A sign hung on the old man's chest that read: "Give to the blind man." — I have nothing to give you, father, but perhaps I can help in another way. How much money do people give you in a day? – asked the traveler of the old man.
The Land is the Highest Value This was in ancient times when the Kyrgyz lived in the expanses of the Yenisei. After a long and hard war with their enemies, they sent a representative to negotiate with them. Upon receiving the ambassador, the great khan offered him to sit on the rich carpets spread out in his chambers. But he took a handful of soil from his kurdzhun and poured it on the floor, then sat on this soil. “What are you doing?” the khan asked in astonishment.
Two Perspectives One night, two friends saw a puddle. Look at this spectacle! - said one. What spectacle? It’s just a puddle... Look deeper and you will see the boundless night sky, a full moon, and twinkling stars.
Cradle and Coffin Once, a cradle and a coffin argued about who was more important for a person.
Rooster In one village, there lived a blind old man. Every day and every night, he prayed to God, asking for the chance to see the light at least once in his life.
Who is a patriot? Once, near a forest ant hill, a grand argument broke out. A wolf, a tiger, and a snake decided to determine who the best protector of this forest—their common home—was.
Three Epochs When society goes through a transitional period, it is painful for everyone. Not everyone adapts to the changing life principles, and interpersonal relationships become unpredictable; many are left, as they say, without a job.
Seven Phenomena of Happiness! Long ago, in a distant mountain village, there lived a sage. For his ability to accurately predict people's destinies and his knowledge of the secrets of life wisdom, the villagers nicknamed him Kalygul the Prophet. One day, a young couple came to him. "Elder, reveal the secret that will help us preserve our sincere and tender feelings for many years of our life together," the young man and woman requested.
Drunken Mosquito Once a mosquito, having bitten a drunken man, flew to the scarlet poppies and began to bother the butterflies. When he sobered up and remembered his behavior, he hid in the dung for three days.
What is the strength of the falcon? A famous falconer was asked about the merits of the falcon. - The falcon can go without food for 35 days. It has remarkably sharp eyesight and can see its prey from a distance of 3-5 kilometers. And its strength is simply astonishing - with a weight of 700 grams, it delivers a blow of 200 kilograms to its enemy. - So what is the reason for such abilities? - The secret of this bird is not in its weight or size. The strength of the falcon lies in its
Leopard and Cat The cat asked God to increase her size and strength. - “I want to be as mighty as a leopard,” she prayed. The Creator heard her prayer - the cat became big and strong.
Father's Will When one elder noticed that his only son was deeply engrossed in collecting things and property, it greatly troubled him. "How can I explain to my son that a life lived for the sake of acquiring wealth will inevitably lead to disappointment?" he pondered, finding no answer.
The Burden of Immortality In ancient times, there lived a folk healer in our lands. With his herbal infusions and potions made from herbs and snake venom, he healed many sick people. The unusual talent and innate kindness that distinguished the healer earned him the love and respect of the entire community.
Bag of Gold Once, three travelers met on the road. When they started talking, it turned out that all three had left home due to their envy. The first said: - My neighbor suddenly became rich. Seeing his prosperity was so unbearable that I left home.
The Good Sometimes we do not understand people simply because we view the world from our own perspective. To understand them, we need to try to see the world through their eyes.
His Highness the Word A young man, but already of age, was speaking with his grandfather - the elder. They talked about many different things, about the sky and the earth, about truth and lies, and at one moment the grandson asked: - What is the meaning of a word? After all, with a word one can warm, offend, humiliate, or elevate to the heavens? - A word can wound or kill a person, help, support, turn a friend into an enemy or vice versa, - replied the sage. - But to distinguish all this, a
Father in a Bag A father lived with his son and daughter-in-law. His wife had died, and he was dependent on them. But the daughter-in-law had a very bad temper, and she did not like living in the same house with her father-in-law at all. The son always listened to his wife; she constantly said that the father had outlived his time, urging him to put the father in a bag and leave him among the mountains. But the father only wanted his son to live a happy life. One day, the son's wife
Men's Word Once, an elderly townsman accidentally met a traveler who found himself in their city. - How old are you? — asked the old man. I am forty years old - replied the traveler. Two or three years later, they meet again. - How old are you now? - the elder asks again. - I am forty, replies the traveler. - But you said that two years ago? - the townsman was astonished. - A man should have only one word. I already told you that I am forty - why should I answer differently now?
Water An elder was asked what the main wealth of Kyrgyzstan is. — The main wealth is people, land, freedom, and water. — That’s clear about the land, people, and freedom. But why water?
How to Achieve Prosperity? In difficult times, a young man decided to help his people. To do this, he went to a wise man living high in the mountains. Upon meeting him, the young man addressed the elder with a question. - My people are going through a tough period. I want to help them overcome their weakness and stand firmly on their feet. But how can we achieve prosperity? What should we do? - If you want to help your fellow tribesmen, call them to four things. Success will come if your
Maternal Love Once upon a time, there was a woman who had an only son. When he grew up and matured, he fell in love with a capricious beauty.
Scarlet Poppies In ancient times, there lived a girl named Aisha. A beauty that made all her friends envious. Many were disturbed by her beauty. One day, she was captured by bandits, but the brave girl fought back. Suddenly seizing a knife from one of the bandits, she swung it and struck one of them. The enraged bandits killed the girl on the spot, chopping her into pieces. After some time, where the drops of beautiful Aisha's blood fell, scarlet poppies grew. The girl's beauty was
One Hundred Springs Once, an old aksakal was asked how many years he had lived on earth. - I have lived in this world for a long time, - replied the dignified aksakal, - almost a thousand years. - But that's impossible, you haven't even turned a hundred yet? - the young men, who had never heard a lie from the elder, were astonished. - Yes, but I count life not by years, but by the springs whose mouths I have cleared for water. Water is the source of life for all living things, for
Dawn and Sunset of Life The patriarch of Kyrgyz linguistics, Hussein Karasaev, wrote in his diary:
Moyt-ake and Sart-ake Once upon a time, two renowned orators, two rivals - Moyt-ake and Sart-ake - lived at Issyk-Kul.
What types of cracks are there? Once in a mountain village, an earthquake occurred, destroying dozens of houses. "What to do, how to be?" - the residents asked each other. But no one could answer this question. Then someone suggested going for advice to the old wise aksakal, who lived on the edge of the village. After carefully listening to the people, the elder said:
Health is the greatest wealth One man, driven to complete despair by his poverty, decided to end his life. In a distressed state, he headed to the nearest mountains to jump off a high cliff. On the way, he encountered an old man who immediately noticed something was wrong and spoke to the poor fellow. - Where are you in such a hurry, my son? - I am a beggar. My days are spent in a joyless struggle for survival, and I have no strength left to endure it. Now I am going to the mountains to end my
Grandmother's Commandments The young grandson came to his grandmother for advice. - Granny, what should I ask God for myself? Grandson, before asking the Creator for something new, ask Him for wisdom, patience, and endurance, so that you do not lose what you already have. It is better to have nothing than to lose. Do not acquire what you can do without. If you are joyful, let sadness not visit you. Do not lower your dignity, and do not belittle the dignity of others. Fear no one, but
Men and Women An elder was asked: "Who are more numerous - men or women?" - Of course, there are more women. - How could you count that? - If you add all the men who do not leave the house and all the cowardly men to the women, then the real men will remain in the minority.
A very sad young man approached the wise elder. - Help me, elder. I have a yurt, but my family is very cramped in it. Besides me, my wife and children, my grandfather and grandmother also live with us. Therefore, we live in terrible tightness. Please give me advice on how to expand the yurt? - Do you have the opportunity to build a new yurt and live separately from the elders? - No, I cannot leave my grandfather and grandmother alone. They have no one else but me. - Alright, do you have any
The daughter of the famous munushker married a simple, yet well-off man, who was neither a hunter nor a berkutchi and did not keep hounds — taigans. Several unremarkable years passed... One evening, the sound of a dog barking was heard. The kayinata (father-in-law) asked to check what the noise was. The woman went out, then quickly returned to the yurt and said:
There is a legend among the people. The itelgi and the berkut were enemies, as the berkut often devoured the chicks of the itelgi when the parents were absent. One day, the cry of the itelgi was heard in the sky, having seen that the berkut was eating the chicks from her nest. The people living in the mountains noticed that the itelgi, after making a bit of noise, flew towards a high cliff. Before long, a strong whistling sound was heard in the sky. When the people looked up, they saw a bird
A long time ago, high in the mountains at the foot of a gorge in Tar Alabyn (the Tar basin), there lived a beautiful and strong wild Sur Bée (gray mare). Every year she gave birth to healthy foals.
Long ago, in the Issyk-Kul basin, there was a city, around which stood a castle atop a steep mountain. Deep chasms and gloomy gorges surrounded it on all sides. The castle belonged to a powerful khan. The khan was known for his wealth, but even more so for his cruelty. One day, he heard a rumor that in a poor family of a nomad there was a girl of unimaginable beauty. The girl lived in aail, nestled at the foot of the mountains, by the bank of a stream. One day, horsemen surrounded the aail,
In ancient times, mosquitoes appeared on Earth along with other living creatures. No one really knows why Mother Nature created mosquitoes. But they have a very high opinion of themselves, even though they are capable of only one thing — flying up with a buzz to a living being, quietly landing on a bare, and thus the most vulnerable, spot, and making... a little prick. You won't feel the mosquito's sting right away, but later, when a bump appears and a terrible itch arises — you
In ancient times, there lived a simple man named Edil. He was so fearful that everyone called him nothing but "Cowardly Edil." Even at night, he would go outside for the smallest need accompanied by his wife.
The time had come, and the Earth appeared, with all sorts of grasses, trees, flowers, animals, and, of course, people. And everything — plants, birds, hoofed animals, and humans lived independently; no one offended or insulted anyone, and there were no rulers. Silence and peace reigned everywhere because no foreign blood was shed, and no life was lost in vain. In a word, in that blessed time, there were no rulers, tyrants, judges, or humiliation of man by man. Everyone was content and well-fed
Once upon a time, there lived two famous hunters in the Kyrgyz mountains. One was named Adyl-mergen, and the other — Edil-mergen. They had heard good things about each other, but they had never met.