Yezidism Alternative Religions profiles. yezidism (Alevism) Related Subjects yezidism is an enigma that has confounded scholars and incited debate for some time. http://altreligion.about.com/library/faqs/bl_yezidism.htm
Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Alternative Religions Religions A-Z Yezidism ... Priory of Sion zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Religions A-Z Image Gallery Library Hermetic Tradition ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Subscribe to the About Alternative Religions newsletter. Search Alternative Religions Alternative Religions profiles Yezid ism (Alevism) Related Subjects: Baha'i Druze Sufism Mandeism Symbols Forum Site Index Zoroastrianism Religions Want regular updates? Your Email Address: History/Founde r: Yezidis are a Kurdish sect, is believed by some to be named after their supposed founder Yezid, the Umayyad Caliph (more probable is that Yezidi is related to the Sumerian, Ezidi, 'shining path,' or from the Pahlavi word Yazd, 'angel.'). The Yezidi revere the Prophet Mohammed and the Sufi mystic Adi Musafir, a descendent of the Umayyad Caliphs (Kalifs). Adi is credited with writing many of the Yezidi Holy texts and is most likely to be the originator of the faith. Islamic writings mention the religion as early as the fourteenth century, but some scholars link them to Mithraism, Zoroastrianism, and even ancient Iraqi Buzzard worshippers. Yezidism is an enigma that has confounded scholars and incited debate for some time. The influence of Islam on the religion is heavy and obscures other aspects. Tantalizing clues point in every direction- rituals involving fire and prayers recited in the direction of the sun are distinctly Zoroastrian; taboos against eating lettuce and beans, baptisms, and the belief that Christ is a prophet hint at Manicheism. Other unusual aspects of Yezidi belief are the reverence of an immortal elemental spirit named Khidir; temple decorations in Lalish are distinctly Mithraic.
Yezidism At Mountain Center Brief overview along with two selected scriptures. http://home.earthlink.net/~xristos/GoldenDawn/yezidi01.htm
Extractions: The Yezidis The Yezidis (sometimes spelled Yazidi or Yazdani) are a specific subset of the Kurdish people, about 3 to 5 percent in terms of population, and live in parts of traditionally Kurdish areas currently located in northern Iraq, northeast Syria, and southeast Turkey. They were popularized among esoteric afficionadoes in the 1960s by Anton Szandor LaVey's The Satanic Rituals , in which was presented a supposedly Yezidi ritual. Earlier in the 20th century they were notoriously known as "Devil Worshippers," which appellation endeared them to LaVey and followers of the "Left-Hand Path" ever since somewhat innaccurately. The term Yezidi comes from the ancient Iranian term for angel or divine being similar to the Sanskrit concept of the devi or powerful being, somewhat less than a God, but far beyond the powers of ordinary mortals or superbeings. Thus, the Yezidis are better thought of as angel worshippers than devil worshippers although the Angel that they worship is indeed Lucifer; and in fact, angels and "devils" are but two variations of the same concept of semi-divine being. (Even the term "devil" comes from the same Sanskrit root
Yezidism Make a donation using Paypal yezidism. From http//members.ozemail.com.au/~zarathus/ deen33f.html http://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/yezidism.htm
Extractions: to promote a multidisciplinary view of the religious, spiritual and esoteric phenomena. About Us Links Search Contact ... Back to World Religions Religion sections World Religions New R. Groups Ancient Religions Spirituality ... Extremism Science sections Archaeology Astronomy Linguistics Mathematics ... Contact Please, help us sustain this free site online. Make a donation using Paypal: From: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~zarathus/deen33f.html Since some time, certain individuals have been regaling the community in India and abroad with colourful stories about "millions" of Zoroastrians in Kurdistan or Tajlklstan. In the Bombay Samachar of March 21, 1993, Dr. Pallan R. lchaporia had stated, "Recent research has revealed that even among those who called themselves 'Izedis/Yezedi', the faith is a mixture of extremely corrupt form of Zoroastrianism (can hardly be recognized as the Zoroastrian religion) and the other alien religious beliefs... if some insist on believing that there are Zoroastrians in the Kurdish nation, they are welcome to live in the dream world."
Yezidis And Yezidism The Yezidis. and yezidism. By KonKurd. 4 March 2002. Foreword. It is well known that yezidism, or Zoroastrianism, being one of the oldest religions of the Middle East, has greatly influenced the history of mankind. http://www.nadir.org/nadir/initiativ/kurdi-almani-kassel/kultur/yeziden/yezidism
Extractions: 4 March 2002 Foreword It is well known that Yezidism, or Zoroastrianism, being one of the oldest religions of the Middle East, has greatly influenced the history of mankind. The truth, always evident from old and new books alike, is that this religious culture was alive and dominant there as early as in the years between 1000 and 600 BC. By analysing the elements of Zoroastrianism, which could be described as experiencing Renaissance, we come to the conclusion that it represents a deep interrelation between mankind and nature. The spiritual and physical conditions of Zoroaster himself, as well as his role as the leader of the religious movement, demonstrate that he was a philosopher rather than a prophet. Doubtless, the Renaissance of Zoroastrianism, as it has often been the case with other cultural movements, has largely been based on social structure and apparent shortcomings, characteristic of the regional reality. It might propose answers to the questions of interrelationships between Man and Eternity, not only for the Kurdish people, who once were a powerful factor in the Middle East, but also to other peoples who accepted Zoroastrianism as a basic religious system. Since developed in Kurdistan and since being the principal religion of the whole Kurdish nation, it is only logical that all the religious literature, prayers and teaching were conducted in the Kurdish language. As a particular and important case, the two Holy Books "Zend Avesta and Meshef Roj" are composed in Kurdish.
Brief Info On Yezidism I mentioned the "yezuddi" a couple of posts ago sorry, fingers were typing too fast for my brain, that should have been "yezidi." The religion is "yezidism " and some basic info can be found at http//www.yezidi.org http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4052/yezidi.htm
Extractions: I mentioned the "yezuddi" a couple of posts ago sorry, fingers were typing too fast for my brain, that should have been "yezidi." The religion is "yezidism," and some basic info can be found at http://www.yezidi.org Yezidism seems like a form of Zoroastrianism, modified by later Xian and Moslem thought, tho' it may greatly predate Zoroaster. It's a dualistic, monotheistic religion, still practiced, primarily by a minority of Kurds (about 800,000). Historically, they've frequently been persecuted as "devil-worshippers" by Xian and Moslems. As far as I can tell, their primary deity, Ta'usi-Melek, is cognate with Lucifer. They've got some really interesting mythology... `Io, by Dr. Pir Mamou Othman The Yezidi-religion is one the oldest controversial religions of the world. The fact, that Sheik-Adi Ibin Mustafa (ca. 1162 after Christ) introduced a radical change in the Yezidi-religion hang like a dark curtain in front of the Yezidi past. It is unanimously held, that this religion existed before Sheik-Adi, but under other names as well as definitely with other Customs and Traditions. An article "a focus on the Philosophy of the Yezidi-religion" presents the philosophical disputes in the Yezidi-religion, viz. Ta'usi-Melek as God's representative on the earth and not as the Evil One", as other religions state, Ta'usi as the aesthetic Phenomenon, interpreted as such and firmly held only by the Yezidis.
Yezidi Alevism Yezidism Dazni yezidism blends elements of Islam, ancient Shamanism, and even Zoroastrianism into one of the world s most unusual faiths. yezidism, Alevism, Dasni Religion. http://altreligion.about.com/cs/yezidi/
Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Alternative Religions Religions A-Z Yezidism Home Essentials A-Z Site Map Alternative Religions Library ... Priory of Sion zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Religions A-Z Image Gallery Library Hermetic Tradition ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Subscribe to the About Alternative Religions newsletter. Search Alternative Religions Yezidism, Alevism, Dasni Religion. Alphabetical Recent Up a category Yezidism Your guide to the Kurdish Angel worshippers of Iraq. Denge Ezidayan The official site for Denge Ezidayan, a print magazine devoted to Yezidism. Has a small archive of articles and a few pictures. Images of the Peacock Angel Pictures of Melek Taus, collected from various sources. Yezidi Web A site for members of the Yezidi faith, with an Arabic language newsletter, and a bulletin board. Site encourages questions from the curious. Sympathy for the devil in a land where Lucifer reigns Yezidi customs; life after Saddam. more from your guide Yezidi religion and society An overview of unique cultural characteristics of the Yezidi.
Yezidism Alternative Religions. yezidism. Join the Discussion Lucifer plays a different role in yezidism, where he is considered the chief Archangel, and the creator of the material http://altreligion.about.com/library/faqs/aa062702a.htm
Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Alternative Religions Home Essentials ... Priory of Sion zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Religions A-Z Image Gallery Library Hermetic Tradition ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Subscribe to the About Alternative Religions newsletter. Search Alternative Religions Yezidism Join the Discussion Question? Try the discussion board! From the Glossary: Malek Taus History/Founder/important persons/saints Yezidis are a Kurdish sect, named after their supposed founder Yezid, the Umayyad Caliph. The Yezidi revere the Prophet Mohammed and his brother, Adi. Adi is credited with writing many of the Yezidi Holy texts. Islamic writings mention the religion as early as the fourteenth century, but some scholars link them to Mithraism, Zoroastrianism, and even ancient Iraqi Buzzard worshippers. Current leader/governing body: Rulership is hereditary, and comes through the seven "priestly" lineages, hereditary Kurdish rulers.
Zoroastrianism Hub Many different articles on Zoroastrianism and yezidism, among other things. http://www.knowdeep.org/zoroastrianism
Extractions: Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia (Iran). It was founded by Zarathushtra. According to Zoroastrianism, the unique human spiritual quest is linked to the preservation and promotion of the seven creations of Ahura Mazda, namely the sky, waters, earth, plants, cattle, human beings and fire. In this site, you will find the most informational and up-to-date links about Zoroastrianism. Overviews - General resources The Good Religion and The Institutionalized Zoroastrianism - by Ali A. Jafarey. An Introduction to Zoroastrianism by Dr. Meredith Sprunger - contains a brief history of Zoroastrianism and an outline of basic Zoroastrian beliefs. Zoroastrianism: From Ancient Roots to Visions of the Last Days Zoroastrianism by Sri Swami Sivananda Zoroastrianism by the Interfaith Center of New York The History of Zoroastrianism - from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College. Zoroastrianism and Judaism: The Genesis of Comparative Beliefs of two Great Faiths - by Dr. Jehan Bagli. Thus spake Zarathushtra - by Ms Shahin Bekhradnia.
Linux News [ IceTalk.com ] to the birth of a legend. Forum of yezidism Presents information about the culture, history to the Yezidi in them. Kurdish Worldwide Resources yezidism - Article and bibliography http://www.icetalk.com/opd/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Zoroastrianism/Yezi
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The Yezidis Before Sheihk-Adi A historical analysis of yezidism. In text format. http://www.luckymojo.com/esoteric/religion/satanism/yezidi2.txt
Extractions: [from http://home.info-media.de/yezidi/ ] Articles of our last edition The Yezidis before Sheihk-Adi A scientific religious research by Dr. Pir Mamou Othman The Yezidi-religion is one the oldest controversial religions of the world. The fact, that Sheik-Adi Ibin Mustafa (ca. 1162 after Christ) introduced a radical change in the Yezidi-religion hang like a dark curtain in front of theYezidi past. It is unanimously held, that this religion existed before Sheik-Adi, but under other names as well as definitely with other Customs and Traditions. An article "a focus on the Philosophy of the Yezidi-religion" presents the philosophical disputes in the Yezidi-religion, viz. Ta'usi-Melek as God's representative on the earth and not as the "Evil One", as other religions state, Ta'usi as the aesthetic Phenomenon, interpreted as such and firmly held only by the Yezidis. The Yezidis hold that Ta´usi-Melek is as fire with two dualistic elementary abilities: Fire as light, but also fire to burn: The good and the evil are one and the same Person. Simultaneously is a human being itself a mixture of two powers: good and evil, i.e. every Yezidi has a part of Ta´usi-Melek in himself. An ongoing research of the available Literature about the olde religions of the Near East point to no direct connection between the anmes before Sheihk-Adi with the names after him (in the Yezidi-religion), except from a few similar Feasts and Words, for eg. "Yazatas" = angel in Zorasthrianism/ Zarathustriansism)is similar to the word "Yezidi" = those, who worship the angel. Our intention here, is to present Customs, Feasts and Traditions. which exist in Mithraism, Zorasthriansism and Yezidism. Among the old religions which existed ca. 2000 V.C. in Kurdistan and Persia Mithraism because of its military character was the strongest, till the advent of Christianity there wes no radical change in the old religions. But new religions came on the scene - each with new characteristics and corresponding to the desires of their new followers and to fulfill present needs., for eg. Zorasthrianism, which followed Mithraism, which was reformed by Zorasther (ca. 550 B.C.) not as an abolishing of its revolutionary character, but rather an abolishing of the patriarchal character of Mithraism, Christianity (Rome) and Judaism (Palestina) differed essentially from Mithraism. Yezidism did not figue in these changes, because she was never in power. But rather other religions influenced her strongly. She was one of the oldest religions, which came with Mithraism from Indi into the today's Iran and Kurdisthan. What was she called and how many followers in this period of time is lost in oblivion. Regarding this, some authorities on religions give important tips, which support the above-mentionened thesis. "In the old and new 'Awesta' (the holy book of the Zorasthrians) one find Peoples, who stand contrary to the iranisan group, or at least pronounce about the chief names of their gods, speak rather about the Indians as the Iranians, because they were disparagingly labelled as Worshippers of "Deva" (=Devils). The "Gathas" appear as Deathenemies of the Zarusthrier also surface, which later from their gradually disappearing countrymen were left behind......." A comparison with Zorasthrianismus shows, that it stronlgy influenced Yezidism. It is not suprising, because it was the official state-religion for over 300 years. Zorasthrians' influence on Yesidism is similar to that of Islam, especially during and after Sheik-Adi's appearance in Yezidism. The Yezidis pray in a way, which resembles the prayer-rituals of the Zorstrhians. Especially noticeable in the morning-prayer with the face turned towards the sun. The five chief prayers stem also from Zorasthrianism, and not from Islam, as is often stated. The Yezidis have two of these five Prayer-sesions as most important: namely viz. at Sunrise and at Sunset. The prayers are addressed to "Mithra" (the Sun-god) and not to Zarathusthra. Zarathusthra laid down seven serious Obligations, were seven Feasts dedicated to Ahura-Mazda. These Feasts were rather pasoral and agrarian regarded either as "military" (as in Mithraism) or "economic" (as in Islam). Yezidis have these feasts till today, but as movebale feasts i.e. a change in date to the seasons of the year). 1. Maidhyoi-Zaremaya: By the Zarathustrians - mid-spring: By the Yezidis - ca. 14. April i.e with the Feast of the Fravashis, shich was celebrated by the Sassenites and Babyloians. It is the Yezidi-"Belinde" (Feast of the Dead) or Cejne Ser Sale" 2. Maidhyoi-shema: By the Zarathustrians - midsummer. By the Yezidis also Midsummer approx. at the End of July and which is celebrated in Lalish, (the yezididi-holy-place, ca. 60 kms. from Ninive (N.Irak). 3. Paitshahya: By the Zarathustrians - a Harvest-feast. By the Yezidis - at the end of Aug. and everwhere in the countryside. By the Yezidis is Mahmad Rashan" as Protector of the harvest and especially of Rain.; his feast is celebrated in spring. 4. Ayathriama: By the Zarathustrians - feast of the cattle. By the Yezidis the end of Spring. The Yezidi have two Saints for the cattle: Memyshivan, the holy protector of sheep and Gawanezersan as the holy Protector of the cow. The feast are named after these two holy protectors. 5. Maidhyaira: By the Zarathustrians - mid-winter. By the Yezidis - at the beginning of October and last seven days. On Wednesday, the Yezidis call this feast Wednesdy-Kabach, when a oxen / bull is offered. The Yezidis call these seven days the feast of "Cema Sheik-Adi". 6. Hamaspath-maedaya By the Zarathustrians - feast at the end of Spring. By the Yezidis - at the end of Dec. (Belinde). The Christians in Kurdistan celebrate the same feast under the name "Balinde" 3) Animals hold a special place in the old religions, especially in Mithraism and have an important meaning in the philosophy of life as well as in the relationship between the sun and the moon. Plenty of animals are painted in the most well-known Mithristic icons, which are ever till today identical with those in Sheikh-Adis shrine. Their interpretations are also identical to those of the Mithraistic feast. 1. The Bull: The Mithras kill a bull as Offering. The Yezidis do the same in Autumn. They offer it for Mankind and the generation of a harmonious world, and for the original New Year's feast. The Bull earlier symboised Autumn, a rainy, fruitful green year follows its slaughter. [INLINE] 2. The Snake: The snake for the Mithras was symbolical for the Cosmos and the Zodiac. The Snake is a path, over which the sund and the moon move. The sun and the moon follow a goal in their orbits. Hence the Zodiac is a symbol of time. Many scientists describe the snake as a symbol of movement and of development. The snake in Mithraism in connection with the zodiac symbolises the year and annual seasons The Yezidis regards the snake (especially the black snake) as holy, in fact as a saint. Sheik-Adi in his time gave a special interpretation: The Sheik-Caste's (Sheik-Mend) tribe is its guardian and is the nature-healer of the Yezidis. If a snake stings a Yezid, he is healed only through prayer of a member of this caste and his saliva on the snalebite's wound. The Snake-Icon is since time immemorial at the Sheik-Adi´s Tempel-exit in Lalish. 3. The Scorpion: The scorpion in the mithraistic animalworld symbolises the sun. The snake goes into the sun-orbit on 23. October. The Yezidis have a special "Pir" (holy man). He is similar to the Sheik-Mend as nature-healer. "Pir Gerwa" is the holy protector of the Scorpion. One can definitely state, that the Yez. have taken over the Bull, the Snake and the Scorpion, not from the Zorasthrianism, but rather from Mithraism. The snake and the scorpion are described in the Avesta as harmful animals - sent by Ariram. The one who kills it, does a good deed. The influence of Mithraism outweighs that of Zorasthrianism on Yezidis being a minority wasn't confronted by other religions before the invasion of Islam. From extensive study of the Yezid´s feasts, it is clear, that not only these two iranian religions influenced it, but that it also had jewish and christian influences. Even nowa-days there are are many feasts and religious customs which are similar to those of the Jews and Christians, for eg. the Circumcision and the Feast of Offerings (the story of Abraham and Isaac). The Star of Kind David is on the Sheik-Adi's temple wall, which most probably was begun during the ban on Jews and Yezid-Kurdisthan was the 1st hisorical country of exile for the Jews - several hundreds of jewish prisoners were sent to Kurdisthan, after King Hosea's refusal of to pay tribute to the Assyrian King Salmanesser (727-22 B.C.). The Christian Easter, in fact the names of Mary and Jesus were expressly mentioned in the Yezid religious texts, where they have a place of honorable saints. The Christians also took over some customs from the Yezidis: the colouring of Easter-eggs, the fire and the decoration of the house-entrance with flowers. The available Yezid-texts give the impression, that it is a new religion, because of several islamic terms: the important Personalities, Mohammad, Ali, Hassan, Abubhakir, Omer etc. are regarded as saints. These are simultaneously a proof, that Islam strongly influenced Yezidism. There are Poets, who wrote critically the Yezid religious texts during Sheik-Adi's time - most of these bear their names: 1. Hasede Al-Tawri: "About the advice re. leading a moral life for every Yezidi." 2. Pise Cemî: "Sheik-Adi and the Saints." 3. Pir Dawood: "The war agains Sheik-Adi and his followers" 4. Sheikh-Fakhre Adia: a) "Praise about Sheik-Hassan" b) "Sheikh Seri" 5. Pir Sheref: "Qawle Baza" about Sheikh-Adi." 6. Pir Khidir: "Qawale Darweshi Adam" Islam extended its power after Sheik-Adi's arrival. A decisive majority of Feasts, Customs and oral religious transmission stem from the Post-Islam period. [LINK] [INLINE] Snake at the door of the Sheikh-Adi-shrine in Lalish
Yezidism At Mountain Center Revelation of Melek Taus. (Qu ret alYezid). (fragmentary; lost parts marked with brackets). Wherefore, it is true that My knowledge http://home.earthlink.net/~xristos/GoldenDawn/yezidi03.htm
Search Europe: Religion And Spirituality: Yezidism Sites Forum of yezidism. Forum of yezidism (Added Sat May 26 2001). The Yezidis before SheihkAdi - A historical analysis of yezidism (Added Sat May 26 2001). http://www.searcheurope.com/search/Religion_And_Spirituality/Yezidism/index.shtm
Religion Explorer : Zoroastrianism Yezidism A historical analysis of yezidism. In text format. http//www.luckymojo.com/esoteric/religion/satanism/yezidi2.txt. http//www.ozemail http://www.religionexplorer.com/top/Zoroastrianism/Yezidism
Yezidism Directory :: Look.com Look.com. The name says it all. Look is the most option filled Search Engine, featuring News Weather Sports and unique searches, web meta crawl, search directories, jokes, humor, cartoons, news, http://www.look.com/searchroute/directorysearch.asp?category=Yezidism&p=3295
Religion Explorer : Zoroastrianism Yezidism Includes information on the First World Congress on yezidism and other events and organizations, bookstore, and archives of the ROJ journal. http://www.religionexplorer.com/cgi-bin/dir.pl?dir=/Zoroastrianism/Yezidism&Rank
Zoroastrianism: Yezidism Zoroastrianism yezidism. Forum of yezidism. Presents information about the culture, history, religion and current affairs of the YezidKurds. http://www.puredirectory.com/Society/Religion-and-Spirituality/Zoroastrianism/Ye
Society - Religion And Spirituality - Zoroastrianism - Yezidism Top Society Religion and Spirituality Zoroastrianism yezidism The Yezidis before SheihkAdi - A historical analysis of yezidism. In text format. http://www.sedirectory.net/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Zoroastrianism/Yezi
Extractions: Web Hosting Dir Web Design Dir Search Engine Dir Hardware Info ... Resources Search: Top Society Religion and Spirituality Zoroastrianism ... Yezidism See also: This category in other languages: German CCC33 - Yezidi Source Project - A Jalwah from the Black Book. Describes the early origin myths as well as various taboos. Eyes of Malek - Journey into the eyes of Malek Taus, a page dedicated to the birth of a legend. Gertrude Bell - Bell's account of staying with the Yezidi in a letter dated May 7th, 1909. Gertrude Bell Diaries - Many diary entries from Gertrude Bell, which includes reference to the Yezidi in them. Selections from The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz - A brief overview of some of the Yezidi beliefs. The Yezidi - A detailed article with cited sources on the Yezidi and their religion. The Yezidi Kurds: Wolf at the door - Some specific aspects of religion discussed in this article, but mainly an editorial on the Yezidi inhabitations and way of life. Yezidi Religion and Society - Brief article on beliefs, practices, and history.
Society, Religion And Spirituality, Zoroastrianism: Yezidism legend. Forum of yezidism Presents information about the culture, history, religion and current affairs of the Yezid-Kurds. The http://www.combose.com/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Zoroastrianism/Yezidism
Extractions: Related links of interest: Society:Ethnicity:Asian:Middle Eastern:Kurdish:Society and Culture CCC33 - Yezidi Source Project - A Jalwah from the Black Book. Describes the early origin myths as well as various taboos. Eyes of Malek - Journey into the eyes of Malek Taus, a page dedicated to the birth of a legend. Forum of Yezidism - Presents information about the culture, history, religion and current affairs of the Yezid-Kurds. The site is in English, Kurdish, and German. Gertrude Bell Diaries - Many diary entries from Gertrude Bell, which includes referenceto the Yezidi in them. Gertrude Bell - Bell's account of staying with the Yezidi in a letter dated May 7th, 1909. Kurdish Worldwide Resources: Yezidism - Article and bibliography. Selections from The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz - A brief overview of some of the Yezidi beliefs. The Yezidi Kurds: Wolf at the door - Some specific aspects of religion discussed in this article, but mainly an editorial on the Yezidi inhabitations and way of life. The Yezidi - A detailed article with cited sources on the Yezidi and their religion.
Yezidism Information about various religions yezidism. yezidism and Satanism the yezidi the angelick cultus in the middle east by Brian D. Hodges, on disinformation; http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/dvera/philos/religion/Yezidi.html
Extractions: The Yezidi themselves Yezidi Creation Myths , on the website of Stephen Shoemaker Yezidi religion and society (one of the few English articles on a mostly Kurdish site) Yezidism on Meta-Religion Healing practices among the Yezidi Sheikhs in Armenia by Victoria Arakelova (abstract) on Religion and Technology
