Mansi, western siberian peoples, living mainly in the ob river basin of central russia The literary mansi language is based on the northern mansi dialect The cultural unity of the mansi and the khanty allows them to be combined under the name “ob ugrians.” The mansi people's mythology, deities, and rituals highlight a worldview centered on harmony between nature, spirits, and humans Their traditions, though influenced by external forces over time, remain a testament to their deep spiritual heritage. Khanty and mansi, western siberian peoples, living mainly in the ob river basin of central russia
Together they numbered some 30,000 in the late 20th century. The meaning of mansi is vogul. Mansi beliefs and religious practices varied considerably not only from region to region but from household to household Each local group maintained and made offerings at its own ancestral worship site, and households contained unique religious objects.
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