Customs and Beliefs
Mongolians traditionally were afraid of misfortunes and believe in a variety of good and bad omens. Misfortune might be attracted by talking about negative things, or by persons that are often talked about. They might also be sent by some malicious shaman or enraged by breaking some taboo, like stepping on a yurt's threshold, desecrating waters or mountains, etc. To avoid misunderstanding with locals, we compiled a number of beliefs and customs for your reference here to make your journey more comfortable and help you to make many Mongolian friends!