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Father's Day is a special day observed worldwide to honor and express gratitude to fathers or father figures for their contributions to their children's lives. While the date of celebration varies from country to country, in many nations including Türkiye it is widely observed on the third Sunday of June. Historical Origins and Institutionalization The idea of Father's Day emerged in the early 20th century in the United States following the growing popularity of Mother's Day. The first event was

The Shahmaran Legend; a traditional narrative cherished and preserved through oral and written cultural traditions within Turkish storytelling, reaching the present day in various forms.【1】 The mythical creature known as Shahmaran or Shahmeran, described as having a human head—largely female—and a serpent’s body, derives from the Persian expression “Shah-i Mârân,” meaning “king of serpents.” In Semitic legends, this being is referred to as “Yamliha,” a name carrying the meanings “to rule” or “to