Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Did Turks come from space? This question, which seems provocative at first glance, actually reflects a common field of curiosity in mythological, religious and eschatological narratives shaped around the origins of the Turks and their role in history. In epics, khagans receive blessings from the sky, leader figures find direction with divine signs; The mention …
The fact that an injured deer took refuge in a factory in the Kemalpaşa district of Izmir caused great repercussions on social media and brought deep-rooted beliefs in Turkish mythology back to the agenda. This injured deer, whose leg was broken, was noticed by the workers of the factory where it was found and handed …