THE WOLF IN THE TURKISH CULT AND THE INDIAN CULT

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The "Wolf Concept” in Turkish Culture

The wolf motif, which the Turks attribute to sanctity and find the reflection of their own characters in it, has become one of the most used sacred symbols in Turkish history. This sacrament, which probably originated in totemic belief in the beginning, eventually

this has caused the selected animal to become a symbol, symbol of that nation or community. Thus, the animal cult formed in all stages of life of the Turks and

it has begun to manifest itself in the elements of culture.

Scientists believe that ethnologically, the wolf motif is a typical element for Turks. Research conducted in all branches of Social Sciences revealed

that the real wolf motif he put is a determining element unique only to Turks

he reveals it.

Turkish thought in relation to the wolf; from legends and epics to proverbs, idioms to plant names, place names, person names, mythology to beliefs and beliefs,

a wolf reflecting from painting and sculpture to architecture, to motifs in handicrafts

he caused his cult to be born, develop and come to the present day,

the wolf element has almost been turned into a national symbol.

Their presence in steppe societies is observed in every aspect of their lives

the wolf motif is almost integrated into the social life of the steppe. Existence as a culture in itself, not only in social life, but also in religious life

he has shown it. The fact that the wolf has such an impact on Turkish socio-cultural life

the most important element is that he is seen as an ancestor. In connection with the shape-shifting motif in Turkish epics (Yeşil, 2015:143) and in transition periods throughout the Turkic world, the wolf has an exceptional place (Yeşil, 2014). The great task that the concept of father/ancestor has undertaken in Turkish family life,

the existence of the patriarchal society structure triggered this importance and caused the respect towards the courtship to rise to the highest levels.1.3.Soft-bodied, long-bodied, spineless, legless, footless or very primitive

a small animal with legs, a worm.

1.4.The name given to some insects or some insect maggots. Gnaw like a wolf

to cause extreme doubt and anxiety." ... Curse me before you die

so he came to the mansion, told me two things... I didn't believe it. But once the doubt fell

inside me... it's still gnawing like a wolf.” (TDK, 1998:1413).

The Etymology of the Word Wolf in Turkish Culture

The wolf is derived from the root ”Kur /Gur/Kur". It means strength, strength, endurance. It is also connected with the verb to save. According to Abayev“ ”Kurdalagon", Kurd

(demirci)-ala (alanlı) is the Ossetian old name of the uarh Wolf and the new name is "birag" (Turkish

it is derived from boru), and indicates that this name belongs to a famous Scythian dye.

On the other hand, the presence of a neck named “böri” has been detected in Uzbeks. Persian is also gurk,

expressions in the form of kurk are seen. (Çınar, 2016) Kurt's other name in Turkish is böri

and this word is in the Orkhon inscriptions, in Uighur passport documents and in the Oguz Kagan Saga

passes. In Chinese sources, the place name with the form “Fu-li", shahiz name, tribe surname, etc. it is mentioned as. The nickname of the famous Tabgach ruler T'ai-wu is Fu-li or Fo-li (=Böri)

it was. The members of the hassa army of the Gök-Türk kingdom were also called “Fu-li”.

(Kafesoglu, 2000:331). Also in the Göktürks kurt“ ”böri" Ak Böri, Al Böri, Böri Bars,

Böri Tigin, Çocuk Böri Şenun, Gök Böri Kökey, Il Böri, Kök Böri etc. also in the forms

has been used. It was used in the form of Kurd, Ak Böri, in Anatolia during the Ilkhanids and Timurids; Root Böri, Mamluks; Wolf, Seljuks and Ottomans. The name Aşına is also the name of the wolf in the Göktürks, and this name has been Asena, Zena over time,

It has also been used in familiar shapes. (Kafesoglu, 2000:332). In the name of ”Bozkurt

it is pointed out that the word ”boz“ is actually based on the word ”böri".

It is widespread in the Karakhanids, Chagatai, Great Seljuks and Seljuks of Turkey

used as ”böri" especially for the names of rulers and important commanders

he reflected. For example, it is seen that the name ”Börü Tekin" was given to Göktürk and Karakhanid princes. (Çınar, 2016) In Göktürks, Karluks and Hallaçlar bozkurt, a

she's a governess. To the wolves who are governesses, Mongolians and Turks, a common word in both languages, “Açina” (Açino in Mongolians); in the book Hudud'ul-Alem

They said ”Asena". Again, the word “Açena” was used in the Göktürks. The cult of Buddha

they also called the people connected with it “acina, while today's Uzbeks want to connect it with the Arabic word “jinn” and called it “Acinna”. (Velidi Togan, 2002:544-

45). The word Börte Chinese is used in Mongolian in the sense of bozkurt, while Reşidüddin

and it is mentioned as a personal name in Abulgazi, in Genealogy-i Turk, in Genealogy-i Terakime.

Again, in the old epics, the Bozkurt is a totem. (Handbook of the Turkic World, 1992: 7-10). 21. Education and Society In The 21st Century / Education And Society In The 21st Century

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Research Article / Research Article

The wolf constitutes a central point in Turkish epics and legends. Because it is an agile, mobile and strong animal, the Turk's life and war in various periods

it is indicated as a symbol of his power. The wolf motif in the Göktürk epics is also

carefully processed, the re-multiplication of the Turks is connected to this motif. The ancestor of the Aşına family, which is a Göktürk kagan family, was a she-wolf. In the Saga of Oguz Khan, a

the wolf, who spoke by coming out of the light, showed the way to the army of Oguz in three places. Göktürk kağans, as a tribute to the memory of their ancestors, wolf from under in front of their

they would erect a brick with a head. Thus, the wolf-headed sancak, khaganate in the Turks (hakanlik)

it has been an omen. However, this tradition is not unique only to the Göktürks, but its origin

It can be traced back to the Asian Hun Turks and the ancient ancestors of the Turks. In this study, Turkish

ancestor, mother, guide, guide, symbol and holy savior with every aspect around the culture

as a result, the names given to the wolf are focused on. In addition, the names of people, places and plants derived from the word wolf, proverbs that moan with the wolf, idioms and modern

The wolf motif is discussed in Turkish literature. 18 Plants with a moaning wolf name

by detecting the name, 19 place names, 27 contact names, 23 idioms, 22 idioms

the meanings of these and where they are used are indicated. The wolf represents the determination of the Turkish nation to live and its fighting power, especially in epics. Turks,

A Study On The Concept Of "Wolf" In The

Turkish Culture

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they attributed some divine qualities to the wolf they lived with in their homeland, then

they thought that they were also bozkurt. The Turks, who based their ancestry on wolves, also likened their rulers to wolves. The passing of the name of the wolf in epics, legends, literary novels, the history of the wolf and Turkish literature

to what extent it has penetrated and to what extent it is an indispensable symbol for Turks

shows. In summary, if we start from the belief that the Turks are descended from wolves, we,

we can understand why the wolf is such an important and special animal.

Keywords: Epic, literature, wolf, motif, Turkish Culture

Abstract:

The Wolf is a central point in Turkish epics and legends. Because it is an agile,

mobile and powerful animal, it has been mentioned in various periods as a symbol

of the life and fighting power of the Turk. In Göktürk epics, the wolf motif is elaborately rendered, and the re-proliferation of Turks is connected to this motif. The

The ancestor of the Ashina family, the Göktürk Khan family, was a She-Wolf. In the

saga of Oguz Khan, The Wolf who spoke out of a light showed the way to the Oguz

Army in three places. As a tribute to the memory of their ancestors, Göktürk Khans

he erected a golden brick with a wolf's head in front of their doors. That, the

wolf-headed banner became a sign of Khaganate in the Turks. However, this tradition is not only unique to the Göktürks, but its origins date back to the Asian Hun

Turks and the ancient ancestors of the Turks. This study focuses on the names given

to the Wolf as ancestor, mother, Guide, guide, symbol and Holy Savior in every aspect of Turkish culture. In addition, the names of people, places and plants derived

from the word wolf, proverbs that moan with Wolf, idioms and the wolf motif in

modern Turkish literature are discussed. Wolf name moaning 18 plant names, 19

place names, 27 person names, 23 phrases, 22 phrases are identified and their meanings and where they are used are indicated. Kurt, especially in epics, represents

the determination of the Turkish nation to live and the power of war. The Turks

ascribed some godlike qualities to the wolf they lived with in their homeland, and

then thought that they were also bozkurts. The Turks, who based their lineage on

Wolves, likened their rulers to Wolves. The fact that the name kurt is mentioned in

epics, legends and literary novels shows the extent to which the Wolf has penetrated

Turkish history and literature and how insignificant a symbol it is for the Turks. In

summary, if we start from the belief that the Turks are descended from wolves, we

can understand why the Wolf is such an important and special animal.

Keywords: epic, literature, wolf, motif, Turkish Culture

An Examination on the "Wolf Concept” in Turkish Culture

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Entry:

The wolf motif, which the Turks attribute to sanctity and find the reflection of their own characters in it, has become one of the most used sacred symbols in Turkish history. This sacrament, which probably originated in totemic belief in the beginning, eventually

this has caused the selected animal to become a symbol, symbol of that nation or community. Thus, the animal cult formed in all stages of life of the Turks and