Copyright

Baasanjav Terbish

Published On

2025-04-03

Page Range

pp. 213–252

Language

  • English

Print Length

39 pages

5. The Camel

Chapter of: Humans, Dogs and Other Beings: Myths, Stories, and History in the Land of Genghis Khan (pp. 213–252)

This concluding chapter highlights the camel’s dual significance in Mongol culture as both a indispensable companion in nomadic life and a symbol of resilience and maternal love. Celebrated for their vital role in human survival in harsh environments, camels also hold a prominent place in rituals and cosmological beliefs. By blending historical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives, the chapter underscores the camel’s importance to the identity and heritage of Mongol camel herders.

Contributors

Baasanjav Terbish

(author)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-7449

Baasanjav Terbish is a Social Anthropologist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Sex in the Land of Genghis Khan (2023). His research focuses on the culture, language, and history of Mongol peoples in Mongolia and Russia. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and an affiliated scholar at The Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit at the University of Cambridge.