Shamanism in Ancient Turks and Its Reflections on Today

Melisa Çamurcuoğlu Tosun

Article Details

Shamanism in Ancient Turks and Its Reflections on Today

Authors:

Melisa Çamurcuoğlu Tosun

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Ortaçağ Halk Kültürü

Journal:

Ahbar Issue 1, pp.19-29

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312513

pISSN:

3023-8250

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Abstract:

 Even today, there is still great curiosity and interest in the spiritual world of the ancient Turks. The focus of this interest is shamanism. Shamanism, beyond just a belief system, represents a deep structure that shapes the lifestyles and characteristics of the universe in the world meetings of ancient Turkish societies. This success looks at the origins of shamanism in the ancient Turks, its continuity and how it emerges today. Today, the effects of shamanism still exist in Turkish societies. Some systems and traditional Shamanism practices are still alive and kams play an important role in communities. In addition, traces of Shamanism in modern Turkish societies can be seen in folkloric traditions, mythology and even religious practices. Ancient Turkish shamanism continues to exist today as an important part of the cultural and religious heritage of Turkish communities.

 Even today, there is still great curiosity and interest in the spiritual world of the ancient Turks. The focus of this interest is shamanism. Shamanism, beyond just a belief system, represents a deep structure that shapes the lifestyles and characteristics of the universe in the world meetings of ancient Turkish societies. This success looks at the origins of shamanism in the ancient Turks, its continuity and how it emerges today. Today, the effects of shamanism still exist in Turkish societies. Some systems and traditional Shamanism practices are still alive and kams play an important role in communities. In addition, traces of Shamanism in modern Turkish societies can be seen in folkloric traditions, mythology and even religious practices. Ancient Turkish shamanism continues to exist today as an important part of the cultural and religious heritage of Turkish communities.

 Even today, there is still great curiosity and interest in the spiritual world of the ancient Turks. The focus of this interest is shamanism. Shamanism, beyond just a belief system, represents a deep structure that shapes the lifestyles and characteristics of the universe in the world meetings of ancient Turkish societies. This success looks at the origins of shamanism in the ancient Turks, its continuity and how it emerges today. Today, the effects of shamanism still exist in Turkish societies. Some systems and traditional Shamanism practices are still alive and kams play an important role in communities. In addition, traces of Shamanism in modern Turkish societies can be seen in folkloric traditions, mythology and even religious practices. Ancient Turkish shamanism continues to exist today as an important part of the cultural and religious heritage of Turkish communities.

 Eski Türklerin manevi dünyası, günümüzde bile hala büyük bir merak ve ilgi konusudur. Bu ilginin odağında ise şamanizm yer alır. Şamanizm, sadece bir inanç sistemi olmanın ötesinde, eski Türk toplumlarının dünya görüşünü, yaşam biçimlerini ve evrenle olan ilişkilerini şekillendiren derin bir yapıyı temsil etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, eski Türklerde şamanizmin kökenlerine, işlevlerine ve günümüzde nasıl karşımıza çıktığını incelenmektedir. Günümüzde Türk toplumlarında şamanizmin etkileri hala varlığını sürdürmektedir. Bazı bölgelerde, geleneksel şamanizm uygulamaları hala canlılığını korumakta ve kamlar, topluluklar için önemli rol oynamaktadır. Ayrıca modern Türk toplumlarında şamanizm izleri, folklorik geleneklerde, mitolojide ve hatta dini pratiklerde bile görülebilir. Eski Türk şamanizmi, bugünkü Türk topluluklarının kültürel ve dini mirasının önemli bir parçası olarak varlığını sürdürmektedir.

Article Details

Shamanism in Ancient Turks and Its Reflections on Today

Authors:

Melisa Çamurcuoğlu Tosun

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Ortaçağ Halk Kültürü

Journal:

Ahbar Issue 1, pp.19-29

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312513

pISSN:

3023-8250

Shamanism

Shaman (kam)

Ancient Turks

Kam Drum

Gök Tengri

Earth

IslamŞamanizm

Şaman(kam)

Eski Türkler

Kam Davulu

Gök Tengri

Yeryüzü

İslamiyet

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Melisa Çamurcuoğlu Tosun

Publisher: Ataturk University

Main Topics: Ortaçağ Halk Kültürü

Journal: Ahbar Issue 1, pp.19-29

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001312513

pISSN: 3023-8250

Issues

Authors:

Melisa Çamurcuoğlu Tosun

Publisher:

Ataturk University

Main Topics:

Ortaçağ Halk Kültürü

Journal:

Ahbar Issue 1, pp.19-29

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312513

pISSN:

3023-8250