The Kalmyks are a nomadic people of Mongol origin, primarily residing in Russia. They adhere to Tibetan Buddhism, which is interwoven with their traditional shamanistic beliefs. The Kalmyks venerate two powerful beings: the genius of good and the genius of evil. They make offerings to both, often favoring the malevolent deity to appease its wrath. The sun, referred to as the Eye of God
Kalmyks
Creature Types: Cultural Group
Mythological/Cultural Origins: N/A
Roles/Functions in Lore: East Asian (Mongolian)
Literary Sources/Traditions: Nomadic People, Religious Practitioners
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Ethnographic Accounts, Historical Texts
Attributes/Powers: Middle Ages to Present
Alignments/Moral Standings: Divination, Shamanism, Weather Prediction
