Red-Headed Alevi In Kurdistan Could Be Guardians Of Watchers’ Secret Knowledge And Shed Light On The Excalibur Legend
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In the foothills of Turkish Kurdistan, in eastern Anatolia, there is an unusual tribe called Alevi.
The mysterious Alevi do not only differ in their physical appearance compared to other people living in the region, but their religious beliefs and ceremonies reveal some intriguing aspects worth exploring further.
The Alevi worship certain angels and some scholars suggest, they are guardians of Watchers’ secret knowledge. It’s also possible their religion may reveal some secrets behind the legend of Excalibur.
Today’s form of Alevis dates only to the 15th century, but the roots of these people go back thousands of years.
Unusual Religious Ceremonies of The Alevi
The Alevis take their name from the word alev, meaning fire. Fire played an important role in their religious beliefs and practices. What do the Alevis knowabout the legend of the Excalibur and the watchers?
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