Tengrism Episode 3: Mythology of the Turkic Peoples

Connected with Tengrism, the ancient and original religion of the Turkic peoples, is Turkic mythology. In the course of milllenia, certain concepts were developed by which the Turks tried to explain nature and the mechanisms of their surroundings. Complimentary to their cosmology are the many god-like entities of the Turks. Whether Ülgen, protector of the earth, Erlik, guardian of the underworld or Mergen, the god of wisdom Turkic mythology offers a unique look into the train of thought of the ancient Turks. Then again, there are also many similiarities between these mythical creatures and those of other nearby cultures. In Episode 3, we take a last look at this very interesting and yet hardly-known aspect of the religion of the Turks and conclude with a summary of Tengrism. Special thanks to Adrian von Ziegler and Kazagan for parts of the soundtrack.