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The Baby's Cradle is made of pineTh

The Baby's Cradle is made of pine

(706 words)
February 1, 2026

“Bebeğin Beşiği Çamdan” is an anonymous folk song from various regions of Anatolia, occupying a space between lullaby and lament. The lyrics and the accompanying narrative have not been derived from a written text but have instead evolved within oral culture, acquiring different forms of expression as they were passed down from generation to generation. As a result, the song does not anchor itself to a single definitive event but reflects a shared sense of loss and mourning embedded in collectiv

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Kübra Ebrar Demir

Kübra Ebrar Demir

What Is Folk Literature?

What Is Folk Literature?

(239 words)
December 2, 2025

Folk literature is a form of literature that emerged among the people in ancient times and was generally transmitted orally. That is, before being written down in books, people passed this literature from generation to generation through speaking and memorization.Characteristics of Folk Literature🎶 Consists of poetry and folk songs. People expressed their emotions through poems and folk songs.🏕 Highly cherished by the people. Folk literature works were recited at weddings, festivals, and villa

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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Sabri Koz

Sabri Koz

(980 words)
November 29, 2025

M. Sabri Koz, known for his research in ethnology, folklore studies, and literary analysis, has emerged as both a collector and researcher within the history of Turkish culture. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, he has contributed extensively to publications, compilations, and scholarly activities on folk literature, manuscript works, cönks, antiquarian culture, and Ottoman-era handwritten texts. With a career ranging from teaching to publishing consultancy, Koz has taken significant

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Burak Enes

Burak Enes

KeloğlanKe

Keloğlan

(554 words)
December 19, 2025

Keloğlan is one of the most renowned heroes of the Turkish narrative tradition. He has earned a prominent place in folk literature through his intelligence, cunning, and humorous approach. In folktales, he overcomes various challenges through his wit and sincerity. Often living with his mother, Keloğlan defeats powerful adversaries with his cleverness and upholds justice. He continues to exist as a familiar figure among younger generations, from folktales to cinema and animated films.The Book of

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Duygu Şahinler

Duygu Şahinler

Kürsübaşı Tradition

Kürsübaşı Tradition

(630 words)
July 19, 2025

The "Kürsübaşı" tradition can be defined as a cultural practice observed particularly in Elazığ and its surrounding areas, where elements of oral folk narratives, music, and conversation come together. This practice offers a space for social interaction, typically during the winter months, in a room or house where individuals gather around a stove or hearth. It serves as a setting in which traditional oral culture elements are transmitted, social communication is maintained, and certain social r

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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

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