Lezgiwal

Worldview and moral code of the Lezgin people

The Lezgiwal (Lezgian: лезги́вал, [lezgi:wal]) is the worldview and moral code of the Lezgin people. Tenets of the Lezgiwal include being especially respectful towards elders and (for men) women; a policy of only marrying another Lezgin in order to protect the nation's endangered culture; and exemplifying the values of truthfulness, honour, and bravery.