The article deals with the so called Nart epic and heroic songs and stories, generally considered as one of the most important of Caucasian folklore heritage. Nart sagas are sung or recited narratives about the clan of heroes and giants called Narts (from persian nart – real men, brave men) and they originate from the North Caucasus. They are narrated by many generations of the peoples of the North Caucasus and represent an integral part of Abazin, Abkhaz, Circassian, Ossetian, Chechen folklore etc.
Nart Ossetian epic is considered a model or pattern of stories in general and through its supposed origin also the “proof” of Indo-European roots in mythology system. Nart sagas about invincible warriors reflect the everyday life of traditional patriarchal society of the mountaineers of northern Caucasus. The center of narrative is focused on their custom of razias, their code of honor, ideal of bravery, blood revenge etc. Mountain societies are usually considered the model of societies of honor and shame; they represent an interesting subject of research in the field of anthropology of mentalities and values.