Abzar iyase

A character of Turkic-Tatar mythology, a spirit inhabiting a yard, stable or stable; one of the spirits "iya" (literally the owner of the stable).

Beliefs in Abzar iyas are common among Kazan Tatars, Bashkirs and Mishars. Corresponds to Mal iyase, Zangi (Sangi) baba and Pasha ana in the mythology of the Siberian Tatars; The map of puse among the Chuvash; Isegei ayysyt among the Yakuts.

Abzar iyase is considered the patron saint of all cattle living in the farmstead, especially attached to horses. Abzar iyase cleans and feeds the beloved cattle; he combs and braids the manes of the horses. An unloved animal pursues: starves, does not let you sleep at night and can lead to death.

Occasionally, at night, Abzar iyase appears to people in the form of a person or an animal. Knocking on the window wakes up the hostess who overslept the morning milking; at night, the voice of a neighbor or relative informs the owners that they have calved a cow, etc.

An angry Abzar iyase appears to the owners in an intimidating form and can destroy all the livestock of the farmstead; to avoid this, it is necessary to keep the stable clean; it is impossible to unravel or cut the manes of horses braided by Abzar iyase. To appease Abzar iyase, a special porridge is cooked.