The Comparıson Of Pre-Islam And Post-Islam Versıons Of Oghuz Khagan Epıc
Research Article
The Comparıson Of Pre-Islam And Post-Islam Versıons Of Oghuz Khagan Epıc
ABSTRACT
Handing down the epics from generation to generation is recognized as a significant part of the oral
culture. It is possible to obtain extensive amount of information concerning a nation by means of
interpreting the myths of a nation, a religion or a civilization. Oghuz Khagan Epic, on which this
study is based, occupies an important place amongst the Turkish Epics. As one of the most
important epics, the pre-Islam and post-Islam versions of Oghuz Khagan Epic will be analyzed in
this study. Based on the mythological factors in both version of the Oghuz Khagan Epic, the traces
of social life, along with the state governance, religion, mentality, similar cultural and religious
factors will be sought. Moreover, these two different versions will be compared through a general
perspective under the light of such information. The myths and symbols will be analyzed on an
individual basis with the objective to identify the details of the language, wording, time and space
after being handed down from generation to generation, including the theme and heroes in the preIslam and post-Islam versions of Oghuz Khagan Epic, while, on the other hand, the importance of
Oghuz Khagan Epic will be discussed under the light of the information obtained following the
comparison process.
BILGE, M.,
(2021). The Comparıson Of Pre-Islam And Post-Islam Versıons Of Oghuz Khagan Epıc. International Journal of Education and Philology, 2(1), 43-58. Arrival Date Posted By:https://ijep.ibupress.com/articles/the-compar?son-of-pre-islam-and-post-islam-vers?ons-of-oghuz-khagan-ep?c
