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These furs come from a great distance to the north-east, out of the empire of Zagathai , and from Moxia ; both of which northern districts are inhabited by Tartars, part of whom are idolaters, particularly the Moxians, who continue so to this day. Having received some account of these Moxians, I shall relate, what I know concerning their religious customs.
To the north-east lies Siberia, the true country of fine furs; and which Barbara, by mistake, must have named Zagathai: though perhaps it might at one time form part of that extensive empire. Moxia is the country of the Morduanians, one tribe of whom call themselves Mokscha, or Moxa. Forst.
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