Ïrq bitig, the Book of Omens, is a literary work which drew attention of many scholars. Actually, in many respects it is a work imbued with cultural connotations which demand adequate scholarly interpretation. Until recently, however, many questions concerning the content, and even the exact date and provenance of Ïrq bitig, have remained rather obscure…
45th Zograph Readings “Interpreting traditional Indian texts” will be held on May 14–17, 2024 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The program of the conference is now available.