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…
A conference dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Anatoliy P. Terentiev-Katansky (1934‒1998) will be held at the IOM, RAS on November 6, 2024. The conference program is now available.