Beki is a title of nobility used by the Mongols and other steppe societies in the Central Asia in the medieval period. The exact meaning of the title is disputed, although possibly meant "honored shaman", and while frequently used for noble women, some men also used the title.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Indian Antiquary: Volumes 11-12. Byculla: Popular Prakashan. 1882. p. 302.
  2. ^ Jagchid, Sechin (2019-03-04). Mongolia's Culture And Society. Routledge. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-429-72715-3.
  3. ^ May, Timothy (2016-11-07). "Titles". In May, Timothy (ed.). The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]: A Historical Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-61069-340-0.
  4. ^ Hoppál, Mihály (1984). Shamanism in Eurasia. Edition Herodot. p. 319. ISBN 978-3-88694-029-5.
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