The following command will set your culture to 'Avar.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Avar.'
Name | Avar |
Culture ID | avar |
Heritage | Turkic |
Ethos | Bellicose |
Language | Oghur |
Architecture | Eurasian Steppe |
Fashion | Mongolian |
Coat of Arms | Turkic |
Military Equipment | Mongolian |
The Avars are a fascinating culture predominantly residing in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Reputed to be one of the largest ethnic groups in the Caucasus region, they are popularly known for their deep-rooted traditions in music, literature, and art.
This ethnic group is recognized for its unique language, Avar, a Northeast Caucasian language, which is still widely spoken today. Interestingly, the proficiency in Avar exists alongside fluency in Russian and other languages reflecting a fascinating linguistic panorama within the culture.
Avars boast a rich oral tradition, encompassing folklore, epic tales, and songs, which have significantly influenced their literature. Celebrated for their craftsmanship, Avars are also masters of dance. The traditional Lezginka dance, which symbolizes courage and youthfulness, is a remarkable component of their culture that beautifully enhances their social events.
Their religious inclination is predominantly Sunni Islam, which significantly shapes their social and cultural norms. Moreover, Avars are known for their societal organization and traditional societal hierarchy that is respected and upheld in their communities.
In contrast to modern metropolitan societies, Avars continue to live in tight-knit communities, sharing a profound respect for elders. The Avar culture is a prime example of a people holding steadfastly to their cultural roots while navigating the advancements of the modern world.
This culture considers conflict and violence to be necessary states of existence; ingrained in its people is the idea that one should stand up and fight for their own.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.
The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Turkic, as the Avar culture:
Culture | Culture ID | Ethos |
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Avar | avar | Bellicose |
Bashkir | bashkir | Stoic |
Bolghar | bolghar | Communal |
Cuman | cuman | Bellicose |
Karluk | karluk | Communal |
Khazar | khazar | Egalitarian |
Kimek | kimek | Stoic |
Kipchak | kipchak | Stoic |
Kirghiz | kirghiz | Egalitarian |
Laktan | laktan | Stoic |
Pecheneg | pecheneg | Bellicose |
Shatuo | shatuo | Bellicose |
Uriankhai | uriankhai | Communal |
Uyghur | uyghur | Spiritual |
Yughur | yughur | Communal |