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Alazlama, in Turkish, refers to the condition in which redness or red spots appear on the body. It is also the term used for the act of setting something on fire or burning it.Example: “Spirit sweet seared his stomach with intense heat.” – Refik Halit KarayWord derives from the word “alaz,” meaning flame. Alazlama has emerged as a term within Anatolia’s oral culture and belief systems. In Turkish tradition, fire, water, trees and mountains such as became sacred entities due to Shamanist traditio

Village rooms are traditional spaces in rural settlements of Anatolia, organized for communal use by the villagers or neighborhood residents. They serve functions such as hosting travelers, enabling villagers to gather for conversation, and facilitating various social and cultural gatherings. In addition to their role in accommodation and hospitality, village rooms function as public meeting places where information and communication are exchanged, social solidarity is organized, and local cultu

Kesik Baş is a novel by Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar, published in 1911. This work is one of the most significant examples of the author’s literary approach, offering an original critique of the social structure, superstitions, and irrational beliefs of its time. Evaluated within the realist movement in Turkish literature, Kesik Baş reveals Hüseyin Rahmi’s struggle against societal ignorance and his quest for individual enlightenment. Within its historical context, the novel explores the impact of wid

Witch’s Ladder (English: Witch’s Ladder) is an object created by tying feathers or other items at regular intervals along a cord, commonly associated with folk magic and witchcraft. The best-known example is a feathered cord discovered in Somerset, England, and currently on display at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Although various theories exist regarding its function and origin, scholarly and folkloric debates on the object have continued since the late 19th century.The Witch’s Ladder is typically ma

“Erzurum Tales” is a work compiled and analyzed by Professor Dr. Bilge Seyidoğlu (b. 1937), who has conducted research in the fields of Turkish folklore and fairy tale studies. It was published as part of Dergâh Publications’ “Erzurum Library” series. The book brings together fairy tales from the Erzurum region, which contain both universal motifs and local cultural elements. The first edition was published in November 1999, consisting of 384 pages, and by July 2016 it had reached its fourth edi

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

Durûb-ı Emsâl-i Osmâniyye is a comprehensive work compiled by the 19th-century Ottoman intellectual Şinâsi, written in Ottoman Turkish and containing proverbs and idioms. Notable for its literary, linguistic, and folkloric characteristics, this compilation uniquely documents both the variety of usage of proverbs and idioms and their presence in written sources. The edition presented to contemporary readers and researchers was prepared by Professor Dr. Süreyya Beyzadeoğlu and published under the

Tahir Alangu was born in Istanbul in 1915. When the Surname Law was enacted, he chose the surname Alangu/Alango, derived from an old Turkish legend meaning "spotted deer." His father, Muhtar Nâzım Bey, was a naval officer, and his mother, Kâmile Hanım, was a homemaker who had graduated from a secondary school; he had a brother named Kerim. In 1947 he married Mesude Arcıl, and from this marriage two daughters were born: Başak in 1948 and Şadan in 1955.Education and CareerHe completed the last two