Aisyt
Ajyyhyt (Aysyt, Ajsyt or Ajyhyt;
Role
Ajysyt was responsible for conducting the
Versions
The Yakut revere a variety of ajyy (Yakut: Айыы). The primary manifestation, Ньэлбэй Айыыһыт (Njelbey Ajyhyt), is responsible for the birth of children. Дьөһөгөй Тойон (Djøhøgøj Tojon) governs the reproduction of horses, Иhэгэй Иэйиэхсит (Ihegej Iejehsit) is responsible for oxen, and Noruluya manages dogs and foxes.[2]
When referring to the deity for the births of male animals, such as stallions or bulls, the word ajysyt is understood to be male. However, when relating to the birth of a mare or cow, the word is feminine.[3]
Legends
One legend recalls how she appeared from the roots of the
Contemporary representation
Ajysyt is a featured figure on Judy Chicago's installation piece The Dinner Party, being represented as one of the 999 names on the Heritage Floor.[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-57731-950-4. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ E. M. Meletinskii, ed. (1990). Mefologicheskii slovar'. Sovetskaya entsiklopediya.
- ISBN 978-0-8160-5923-2. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Ajysyt". Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art: The Dinner Party: Heritage Floor: Ajysyt. Brooklyn Museum. 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2012.