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Kökin Erkey Epic is one of the oral narratives belonging to the Altay Turk epic tradition, focusing on the maturation of a hero through supernatural events, various trials, and struggles. The epic embodies the Altay epic tradition’s conception of the mythic cosmos, its understanding of heroism, and its belief systems. The narrative centers on the events befalling the hero Kökin Erkey, through which themes such as individual struggle, preservation of social order, and the concept of fate come to

Bozkurtlar: The Death of the Gray Wolves and The Rebirth of the Gray Wolves is a historical-romantic novel written by Hüseyin Nihal Atsız, inspired by Turkish history and centered on the era of the Göktürks. The work was first serialized beginning with issue 7 of the magazine Ateş Çocuk on January 7, 1937, up to issue 40 (excluding issues 29 and 30). These serialized parts were later compiled into a book under the title The Death of the Gray Wolves, while its continuation, The Rebirth of the Gra

Çanakkale 1915 is a Turkish war drama film released in 2012 and directed by Yeşim Sezgin. The film focuses on the Battle of Çanakkale during World War I, particularly in 1915, which ended in a victory for the Ottoman Empire. It portrays the war through the heroism and patriotism of Turkish soldiers, reflecting the strategic importance of Çanakkale and the dramatic atmosphere of the conflict.Screenplay and ProducersThe film’s screenplay was written by Turgut Özakman, who also conceived the origin

"Genç Osman Türküsü" is a legendary folk ballad that recounts the heroism of a young warrior from Aksaray who fell martyr during the Ottoman campaign to Baghdad in the 17th century. The lyrics and story of the ballad have been preserved in various versions across different regions of Anatolia.The Story of Genç OsmanOsman was born in 1621 in the village of Dorikini in Aksaray. He lost his father at a young age and was raised by his mother. He excelled in wrestling archery and swordsmanship and wa

Mythology is the term given to the collective body of legendary narratives, beliefs about gods, heroes, supernatural beings, and the origins of the universe developed by societies throughout history. It derives from the Greek words "mythos" (legend, fairy tale) and "logos" (word, narrative). Myths are narratives that have shaped the cultural and religious structures of various peoples and have continued to exert influence across many fields, from art to philosophy.Mythology has taken shape throu

Bigalı Mehmet Çavuş was a soldier who displayed great bravery during the Battle of Çanakkale. Let us learn together about his life and courage!Childhood and FamilyBigalı Mehmet Çavuş was born in 1878 in the town of Filibe, Bulgaria (which at the time was part of the Ottoman Empire). He migrated with his family to Anatolia as an infant. His family settled in Bahçeli Village in the Biga district of Çanakkale, where they earned their living through sericulture.Mehmet Çavuş’s wife, Fatma Teyze, was

Şerife Bacı is a prominent folk heroine who demonstrated extraordinary sacrifice during the Turkish War of Independence and symbolizes the struggle of Turkish women. Born in the early 1900s, Şerife Bacı came from a village in the Seydiler district of Kastamonu. In 1921, she took part in a caravan transporting ammunition from İnebolu to Kastamonu, enduring harsh winter conditions with great determination.Monument to Atatürk and Martyr Şerife Bacı (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="rig

Volkan Pilavcı, 36 years old, was born in the Karakeçili district of Kırıkkale, a devoted father of two children, deeply loving toward his family and passionately devoted to his homeland. On the night of 15 July 2016, during those dark hours that changed Türkiye’s destiny, he stepped onto the streets without hesitation to defend his nation and his country. That night, while Volkan Pilavcı became a martyr, his brother Erkan, his niece Elif, and his uncle’s son Hacı Pilavcı were declared heroes in

Tulpar is a mythical creature in Turkish mythology, depicted as a sacred, winged horse endowed with the ability to fly, with its origins rooted in the Central Asian steppe culture. It is believed to derive from the combination of the words “tul” (wild, savage) and “par” (wing). In Turkish folk beliefs and epics, this figure is an inseparable companion of the warrior and a loyal ally of the hero. Tulpar is not merely a means of transportation; it is a being associated with the heavens, spiritual

Koca Seyit (Seyit Ali Çabuk) was born in 1889 in Çamlık Village, district of Havran, Balıkesir. His father was Abdurrahman Efendi of the Cuburoğulları family, and his mother was Emine Hanım. Seyit Ali spent his childhood and youth in his birth village, assisting his family in farming and coal-related work. During the final years of the Ottoman State, he was conscripted into military service and served during the Gallipoli Campaign.Seyit Onbaşı (Havran Municipality)" image-alternate="" image-elem