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 …
In Turkish mythology, the Yada Stone is known as a magical stone that can control natural events. This stone, which is believed to have effects such as rain, snow and hail, is also called “Cada, Cata, Sata, Caya or Zaya Stone”. Yada Stone, which has an important place in Turkish folk beliefs, has been seen …
The story of Oguz Khagan, a legendary figure in Turkish history, played an important role in the quest to reach the roots of not only a nation, but also a culture and civilization. However, some researchers and historians claim that Oğuz Khagan may have been more than an ordinary leader. According to them, Oghuz Khagan …
Jafes or Jafet, Hz. He is a person mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of Noah’s three sons. He is the ancestor of the people who lived in the Aegean Sea, Anatolia and various other regions after Noah’s Flood. One of the sons of Jafes, known as Turk, Turok or et-Turk, is considered …
Turks have lived in different geographies throughout their history and interacted with various cultures. As a result of these interactions, they accepted various religions. Most of the religions accepted by the Turks starting from their first religious beliefs are monotheistic and have a celestial nature. In addition, tolerance and giving God’s right to God and …