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Damal Bebeği is a cultural figure unique to the Damal district of Ardahan province in Türkiye, handcrafted and reflecting traditional women’s attire. Beyond being a toy or decorative item, it is an important intangible cultural heritage element that preserves the region’s folkloric values, traditional crafts, and clothing culture, and serves as a source of livelihood for the local population. In 1996, the Damal Bebeği won first place in the handcraft category at the “Regional Folkloric Dolls” co

Karakoncolos is a malevolent supernatural entity believed in Turkish, Balkan, and Caucasian folk cultures to emerge onto the earth during the coldest days of winter. In mythology, it is imagined as a type of winter demon, gulyabani, umacı, witch, or devil. Across different regions and dialects, it is known by numerous names including Karakoncul, Koncolos, Congolos, Coraz, Karakura, Kalikancaros, Karakondzho, Karakoncalas, Karacingolos, and Goncoloz.【1】 In the Balkans, especially in Greek culture