Khetag's Sanctuary Forest in North Ossetia

The book describes the religious belief of the Ossetian people led the list for ossetian Sacred Imagery cult worship some private and general conditions of the rites and a prayer. The author presented a folk version of the history of the Sacred Groves Khetag in North Ossetia. The paper presents data on the dynamics of the formation of the modern concept of the Day of Khetag described classical folk traditions. A critical analysis of some unconventional phenomena is carried out. Summarized and described in detail the features and an algorithm for the preparation and conduct Rites associated with very significant for the ossetian people the day. Of particular interest are the memories of the author and description of the different cases and situations related to this cult place. Very impressive parting appeal of the author to the youth Ossetia. Work is well illustrated.