Cult of Bull and the Aspects of Its Manifestation in Interdisciplinary Research

Abstract

The subject of our research is the interdisciplinary aspects of the cult of the bull, supported by various fields of humanities. Until now, researchers have examined the topic of the bull cult from specific perspectives, but in this case, we aim to address the issue from the viewpoint of interdisciplinary boundaries between different sciences. This article highlights the fascinating manifestations of the bull cult in folklore, myths, and legends, as well as in ethnography, archaeology, and toponymy. To fully portray its existence, we broadly explore diverse artifacts from different periods found in the material culture of the expansive regions of the Caucasus and the Near East.