Everyone saw the camels, at least in the pictures. It is called a desert ship. There are legends about camel endurance. For many inhabitants of the East this is a sacred animal, for example, for Arabs. This is due to the fact that the camel fed the prophet Muhammad with his milk. Most likely, such a respectful attitude to the animal will exist until the end of time, because in the book "Tales of the Prophets" it is written that the times of the Last Judgment will come after the Arabs abandon the camels.
The most interesting facts about a reliable and hardy "vehicle", without which it is impossible to survive in the desert, are presented in this article.
Sacred animal
Do you know that the Arabs affectionately call the camel “jamil”, which means “beautiful”? But this is only the first part of the translation: the last syllable "il" is equivalent to the word "god". And without this "beautiful god" not a single religious ritual begins in the East.
The next interesting fact about the camel is related to vocabulary. In the Arabic language, there are about 6, 000 words related to this sacred animal. There are various names for females and males, differently called camels old and young, differing in a shade of color, breed and intended for the transport of goods or people. In the end, even a tired camel has a separate name. Such diversity can be explained only by the greatest respect for this animal.
Another fact about a camel, interesting from the point of view of upbringing, is that the most popular wish for a boy among Arabs is considered to be as working and full of dignity as this magnificent animal. Girls want to adopt grace and endurance from a camel.
About origin and protection
The Prophet Zarathustra received such a name as a talisman. Its literal translation from the Pahlavian language means "wielding a golden camel." Arabs often gave children names associated with hardy animals: this was considered the best defense.
The creation of the “ship of the desert”, according to Eastern traditions, occurred after Allah created man. Therefore, to this day, without a camel, life in the desert is unthinkable. And if you look at the night sky over the endless sands, you can see camels walking in the meadows of Allah, which seem to be stars from the earth.
Camel behavior
No matter how far the progress has been made, not a single car can compare in effectiveness with the “desert ship”.
Just a few facts about its capabilities:
- He is able not only to overcome great distances, but also to bear the weight equal to his own (at best) or more than half of his (standard load). And this means that the animal can carry from 350 to 700 kg.
- One of the interesting facts about a camel is the duration of its coexistence with humans - more than 5, 000 years. Depending on the load, the desert helper overcomes the distance from 30 to 100 km per day, without any haste.
- A camel can survive alone, but can lead a collective lifestyle. In the latter case, individuals in the herd are up to 30.
- The legs of the animal are arranged in a special way, which allows him to kick in any direction. Therefore, being close to the animal, caution should be exercised.
- Patience is one of the main virtues of a camel. However, he does not allow familiarity, and in case of provocations you can feel the famous spit of the "desert ship." This is his defensive reaction.
- By the way, one should not shamelessly disturb the peace of the animal: firstly, it is useless, because it will rise only when it wants; and secondly, you will be spat upon.
- One should not think that camels are suitable only for the transport of goods: they were also used in case of military conflicts. Where there is nothing besides hot sand, they are irreplaceable.
- In addition, in the event of a sandstorm, a camel can protect its nostrils.
- These proud animals are widespread, and their number reaches 20 million individuals.
- The number of camels in the caravan, according to some sources, may be several thousand.
- Another interesting fact about a camel: a “desert ship” can be a reliable companion, especially considering its ability to guess the presence of water over 50 km.
