The Ancient Turkic Concept of the Three Realms: Underworld, Middle Earth, and the Sky
Since the beginning of time, humans have gazed at the sky, walked the earth, and sought balance in their soul.In ancient Turkic belief,...
From the Grey Wolf to Today: The Evolution of a Symbol
The lone, fierce voice of the steppe...The sacred being that finds paths in darkness,that protects the wounded nation and lifts it again:...
Kızıl Elma: The Eternal Ideal That Led the Turks Forward
Throughout history, as the Turks marched toward new horizons,one symbol echoed from heart to heart, from warrior to ruler: Kızıl Elma –...
The Turkic Concept of Time: Calendars, Celebrations, and Cycles
Time is not merely the passing of moments —it is a reflection of how a people connect with nature, belief, and life itself .In Turkic...
Toy: Assembly, Ceremony, and the Heartbeat of Turkic Society
When we see the word toy in history books,many assume it simply means “a feast” or “celebration.”But in Turkic tradition, the Toy was...
The Aesthetics of the Steppe: Art, Architecture, and Symbolism
hey may not have carved marble,nor built palaces of stone…But the Turkic peoples of the steppe created a unique aesthetic born of...
The Horse in Turkic Culture: Not Just Transport — It Was Identity
There was one being that raced with the wind across the steppe.It never complained of exhaustion,nor lost its way.The horse was not...
The Otağ: More Than a Tent — It Was the Heart of the State
Imagine a tent…Standing in the middle of the steppe, open to all sides yet filled with secrets.At first glance, a symbol of nomadic...
Women in Turkic Societies: Hatuns, Warriors, and Shamans
History often remembers the names of men...But Turkic history begins with the voice of a woman . That voice echoed sometimes as a Hatun...
Tengrism: Monotheistic but Idol-Free Belief
A gaze lifted to the endless sky…A soul aligned with nature…And an unwavering faith in the unseen force above: Gök Tengri — the Sky God....
Death and Beyond in Ancient Turkic Beliefs
A body laid to rest in the silence of the steppe...A soul rising to the skies with the wind...And a sacred fire blazing into the night....
The Idea of Turan: Unity or Utopia?
One flag, many nations.One people, many states.But a shared dream: Turan. Not just a concept buried in dusty history books, but a vision...
Shamans Among the Turks: Sages Who Spoke with Spirits
Behind the veil of mist, by the fire, to the rhythm of the drum…There sits the shaman.A voice between worlds.A traveler across realms.In ...
The Kumis Culture of the Turks: More Than a Drink
Kumis ... Is it merely a beverage? Or is it a way of life, a belief, an identity? In the vast steppes where Turkic life took shape, the...
My mother thought I had been executed and suffered a stroke
My mother thought I had been executed and suffered a stroke. The poor woman, who had become an ideal for the entire nation, has now laid...
