Kyys Debiliye (The Warrior Maiden)
A rare Yakut Olonkho epic featuring a female warrior as its main protagonist. Kyys Debiliye is a powerful heroine who fights alongside and against male heroes, demonstrating the full range of martial prowess and determination. She defends her people against the evil Abaasy spirits and enemies that threaten the Middle World. The epic is notable for its strong female central character in a traditionally male-dominated genre and reflects the high status women could hold in Yakut mythology. It was published in the series 'Monuments of Folklore of the Peoples of Siberia and the Far East'.