Tatyana Boskhomdzhieva, Ankle Bones (Shaga)
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Tatyana says that in Siberia children played with ankle bones, a game which was also helpful in learning arithmetic. Colorful ankle bones were dyed with various herbs. Also, these bones were used in divination.
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Tatyana Boskhomdzhieva, Ankle Bones (Shaga)
Release Date: 5/21/2015
Duration: 29220 Mins
Authors: Cambridge University
Description: Tatyana says that in Siberia children played with ankle bones, a game which was also helpful in learning arithmetic. Colorful ankle bones were dyed with various herbs. Also, these bones were used in divination.
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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