Among the Circassians, respect was not lost for poverty, failure, or defeat. It was lost for actions that demonstrated a lack of internal discipline and honor.༺━━✦━━༻First and foremost — for breaking one’s word. A promise was considered an absolute obligation, and a person who failed to fulfill it without a valid reason ceased to be […]
The Attitude of Circassians Towards Women The attitude of Circassians (Adyghe) towards women is characterized by profound reverence, respect, and chivalric nobility, which is one of the fundamental principles of their ethical code — Adyghe Khabze. This phenomenon is often called the “cult of the fair lady,” drawing parallels with the chivalric traditions of medieval […]
In the system of Circassian values—Adyghe Khabze—the attitude of a woman towards a man was built on a delicate balance between outward obedience and profound inner dignity. This was not a slavish submission; the status of women in traditional society was “separated” from that of men, which under the framework of a military-oriented societal organization […]
It is very interesting to know whether my followers, especially the younger ones, are familiar with such profound Adyghe concepts as “екlу” and “емыкlу”. I have no doubt that they are well known to our older generation. But has everyone managed to pass these ancient, fundamental concepts on to their children? I sincerely hope so, […]
“Arrogance” is a term invented for the Circassian by enslavers, and at the same time by those they had already enslaved. It arose because the Circassian did not tolerate despots and tyrants over himself, and because of his free way of life. The Circassian was proud, but not arrogant, remaining approachable and simple. Pride is […]
Adygaghe is a mechanism of mental organisation and ethical rationalisation of the facts and relationships of reality — a socially determined means of constructing social reality. But it is at the same time the freedom of choice and the realisation of the desired or the possible within the framework of a certain moral continuum, where, […]
