One of the prominent stories among the legendary stories in Turkey’s rich history and culture is the legend of Belkıs from Bitlis. This story circulated from mouth to mouth, arousing great interest among the public, and over time it was surrounded by fear and curiosity. Allegedly, this story begins with the babies in the village being born crippled, and culminates with the experiences of the villagers who, according to some, broke into the house of Belkıs, who allegedly kidnapped these babies. However, as a result of the gendarmerie’s investigation, it turns out that a person named Belkıs never lived in the village.
Turkey is home to a wide range of interesting, sad and frightening legends. These myths not only attract the attention of locals but also trigger different emotional reactions. The story of Belkıs from Bitlis is one of the most well-known of this scary category. Elements such as the sick birth of babies and Belkis’ alleged sorcery add to the tension of the story.
Directed by Hasan Karacadağ,Dabbe: 5” is a production inspired by the legend of Belkıs from Bitlis. In this movie, the main character of Belkıs, who is trying to come to the aid of a young girl haunted by demons, is featured. However, it has been revealed that there are actually evil plans under Belkıs Ana’s good intentions.
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Spooky Births: A Prophecy?
The legend of Belkıs from Bitlis begins with the birth of sick babies. The fact that these babies are missing hands and feet, and some of them are born with only one eye, causes panic among the villagers. Legend has it that the skin of babies resembles the skin of a snake. The belief that there is a curse or magic behind these terrible events spreads rapidly among the people.
Villagers knock on the door of Belkıs from Bitlis to seek a cure for the sick birth of babies. Belkıs is a magician according to the belief of the villagers and its appearance is quite frightening. This woman is the last resort that the villagers hope for and changes the direction of their search for solutions.
According to the legend, mysterious rituals are held in the house of Belkis. Villagers gather as mothers of babies and listen to the verses recited from Belkıs’ mouth. These rites are moments of heightened fear and tension. Various symbols are drawn on the dolls and Arabic writings are written. The purpose of these rituals and what effect they had still remain a mystery.
Statements of Persons Who Tested in Official Records
The events were described by those who testified in official records as follows: I have not seen him very often. Just once, I glanced at it from afar and witnessed that sacred moment worthy of description. One night, a sickly born baby was brought to me. Belkis gathered the other children’s mothers in the garden of the house. A group of about 15-20 people repeated the verses from Belkıs’ mouth.
While the verses were being read, Belkıs put the newborn baby without two eyes in the cradle. He drew different shapes in the area of the baby’s eyes, and began to write in Arabic. Then he started shouting in words I had never heard. At that time, we observed an all-black shadow approaching the cradle. This all-black shade walked away, taking the baby. Everyone started screaming.
I’ve never experienced anything like this before. According to rumors, this incident had happened before and he took the babies in the same way. We have never understood the true nature of this mysterious shadow. Who or what the black shadow is still remains a mystery.
The Decision of the Village and the Mysterious House of Belkis
The villagers gathered after a few years after their children were taken away, when they saw that the newborn babies were also sick and their lives were getting worse. Because of this constant trouble, they went to the house of Belkıs from Bitlis. However, they could not find him at home.
According to the accounts, the sight they encountered when they entered the house caused many people to leave the village. Because the house of Belkıs from Bitlis looked like it had not been used for years, as if no one had lived in it. This scene deepens the mystery of Belkıs in the eyes of the villagers. The symbols and traces inside the house frighten the villagers and cause many to leave the village.
Gendarmerie Review: Fact or Myth?
After the mysterious events, the villagers call the gendarme and take the situation to the official authorities. However, as a result of the examination of the gendarmerie, it is determined that a person named Belkıs never lived in the village. This result raises even more questions about the true identity and existence of Bitlisli Belkıs.
The legend of Belkıs from Bitlis is a reflection of Turkey’s rich legendary world. But the line between fact and legend continues to hold the secret of this story. Questions such as the fate of the babies and the identity of Belkıs are still unanswered. This story remains in the memories as a story of fear and curiosity that is deeply rooted in Turkish culture.
