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#Gods & Spirits of the Turkic Peoples

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Yelbegen

Yelbegen

The Yelbegen (Jelbegen), the many-headed, man-eating dragon-monster of Turkic and Altai-Siberian mythology — a monstrous serpent with seven or twelve

Turkic & Mongolian · 01 October 2026

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Tulpar

Tulpar

The Tulpar, the winged horse of Turkic and Central Asian mythology — a magnificent magical steed, swift as the wind and able to fly, the noble loyal mount

Turkic & Mongolian · 01 October 2026

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Sazagan

Sazagan

The Sazagan (Sazagın), the dragon-serpent and storm-being of Turkic mythology — a great winged serpent or dragon of the heavens and waters, associated

Turkic & Mongolian · 01 October 2026

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Karakura

Karakura

The Karakura (Karabasan), the nightmare-demon of Turkish and Turkic folklore — a dark, oppressive spirit that presses upon the sleeper's chest with

Turkic & Mongolian · 01 October 2026

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Karakoncolos

Karakoncolos

The Karakoncolos (Karakonçolos), the dread winter-demon of Turkish and Anatolian folklore — a hairy, monstrous creature of the coldest winter nights that

Turkic & Mongolian · 01 October 2026

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Asena

Asena

Asena, the grey she-wolf of the Turkic origin-myth — the legendary wolf-mother from whom the ancient Turks traced their descent, who saved the last

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Albys

Albys

The Albys (Almys), a shapeshifting demon-spirit of the Turkic peoples of Siberia and the Altai — a seductive being that lures travellers in beautiful

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Al Basty

Al Basty

Al Basty (Albasty), the dread female demon of childbirth in Turkic, Caucasian, and Central Asian folklore — a hideous hag who attacks women in labour and

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Abasy

Abasy

The Abasy (Abaahy), the malevolent demons of the lower world in Yakut (Sakha) and Siberian Turkic mythology — monstrous, one-eyed, iron-toothed fiends

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Su Iyesi

Su Iyesi

Su Iyesi (the “Water Master”), the water-spirit of Turkic mythology — the iye or guardian-spirit that owns and dwells in a river, lake, spring, or well,

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Od Ana

Od Ana

Od Ana (“Fire Mother”), the fire-goddess of Turkic and Mongol mythology — the divine mother of fire, sacred spirit of the hearth and flame, guardian of

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Cholbon

Cholbon

Cholbon (Cholpan), the deity of the planet Venus — the morning and evening star — in Turkic and Siberian mythology: a radiant celestial being, brightest

Turkic & Mongolian · 30 September 2026

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Gun Ana

Gun Ana

Gün Ana (“Sun Mother”), the sun-goddess of Turkic and Mongol mythology — the divine mother of the sun whose golden light and warmth give life to the

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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Ay Ata

Ay Ata

Ay Ata (“Moon Father”), the moon-god of Turkic and Mongol mythology — the divine father of the moon who dwells in the silver light of the night sky,

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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Yer Tanri

Yer Tanri

Yer Tanrı (Yer-Sub, “Earth-Water”), the earth-god and sacred power of the land in Turkic and Tengrist belief — the deity of the soil, mountains, rivers,

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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Umay

Umay

Umay (Umai), the great mother-goddess of Turkic and Mongol mythology — goddess of fertility, childbirth, and the protection of children, guardian of

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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Ulgen

Ulgen

Ülgen (Ülgan), the benevolent sky-and-creator god of Turkic and Altaic mythology — ruler of the bright heavens and lord of light, thunder, and creation,

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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Kayra

Kayra

Kayra (Kayra Han), the supreme creator-god of Turkic and Altaic mythology — the primordial spirit of the highest heaven, son of the sky-god Tengri, who

Turkic & Mongolian · 29 September 2026

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