Yezidi
Yezidism, Alevism, Dasni Religion.
Yezidism
Your guide to the Kurdish Angel worshippers of Iraq.
Your guide to the Kurdish Angel worshippers of Iraq.
Meshaf Resh: The Black Book
A Yezidi Holy Book, giving an account of the creation.
A Yezidi Holy Book, giving an account of the creation.
The Beginning of the Universe
Michael J Totten's adventures among the Yezidis in Lalish, with excellent photos.
Michael J Totten's adventures among the Yezidis in Lalish, with excellent photos.
The Lost Faith: Yezidis of Iraq
A detailed look at the Yezidis, from their religious beliefs to their current political situation.
A detailed look at the Yezidis, from their religious beliefs to their current political situation.
Denge Ezidayan
The official site for Denge Ezidayan, a print magazine devoted to Yezidism. Has a small archive of articles and a few pictures.
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.
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.
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.
Yezidi customs; life after Saddam.
Yezidi religion and society
An overview of unique cultural characteristics of the Yezidi.
An overview of unique cultural characteristics of the Yezidi.
Ancient Faith Is a Reminder of Iraq's Diversity
Describes Yezidi religious beliefs, taboos, and the effects of war on the Yezidi population of Iraq.
Describes Yezidi religious beliefs, taboos, and the effects of war on the Yezidi population of Iraq.
Yezidi/Dasin
A brief introduction to Demographic information and basic beliefs of the Yezidi.
A brief introduction to Demographic information and basic beliefs of the Yezidi.
A Yezidi Creation story
An exerpt from the Yezidi Holy Book, the Mishaf Resh, detailing the creation of the world and the angels.
An exerpt from the Yezidi Holy Book, the Mishaf Resh, detailing the creation of the world and the angels.
Gurdjieff & Yezidism
The famous Esoterist's journeys among the Yezidis.
The famous Esoterist's journeys among the Yezidis.
The Angelic Cultus from the middle east
An informative article from a counterculture magazine.
An informative article from a counterculture magazine.
Alevism
An essay on the beliefs and practices of Kurdish Yezidis.
An essay on the beliefs and practices of Kurdish Yezidis.
Thoughts on Ormuzd and Ahriman
An interesting article by Helena Blavatsky (founder of the Theosophical society) comparing Yezidism to Zoroastrianism.
An interesting article by Helena Blavatsky (founder of the Theosophical society) comparing Yezidism to Zoroastrianism.
Birth of the Peacock Angel
Pictures of a performance art piece based on Yezidi cosmology.
Pictures of a performance art piece based on Yezidi cosmology.