The child in system of traditional beliefs of Khakas people

At the heart of traditional culture of each people representations about life lay. A concrete embodiment of idea of life were children. To a birth and education of children attached paramount significance. The traditional ceremonialism of Khakas people has been focused on maintenance of life and health of the child. The author of article enters into a scientific turn unique archival materials in which it is considered myth and ritual the complex of Khakas connected with the child, including its such aspects, definition of a sex of future child, connected with a cradle and children's clothes. Prayers-references to spirits-patrons are presented.