Dive into Turkic mythology, closely linked to Tengrianism - the ancient religion of Turkic peoples. Discover the cosmological concepts they developed over millennia to explain the world around them, including deities like Ulgen, guardian of the earth; Erlik, keeper of the underworld; and Mergen, god of wisdom. This episode offers a unique insight into the ancient Turkic worldview and highlights similarities with other cultures' mythologies. We conclude with a brief overview of Tengrianism.


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