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.

#Turkicmythology #Tengrianism #Turkicdeities #Ulgen #Erlik #Mergen #ancientreligion #cosmology #mythicalbeings

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Discover the mythology of the Turkic peoples through the lens of Tengrism, their ancient religion. Learn about Ülgen, protector of the earth, Erlik, guardian of the underworld, and Mergen, the god of wisdom. Explore how these mythological figures reflect the cosmology and worldview of the ancient Turks, and compare them to similar entities in neighboring cultures. This episode concludes with a summary of Tengrism, offering unique insights into this fascinating belief system.

#Tengrism #Turkicmythology #ancientreligion #Ülgen #Erlik #Mergen #Turkicpeoples #cosmology #mythologicalfigures #beliefsystem #ancientTurks

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Изучаем глубокую связь всех живых существ в философии тенгрианства. Узнайте, как работают Тенгри, Умай и Эрлик, а также духи 'ер-су', упомянутые в Орхонских надписях гоктурков. Что означает древо жизни и жизненный поток в этой космологии? И что произойдет, если нарушится гармония? Погружаемся в тайны баланса сил в тенгрианстве.

#тенгрианство #философия #баланссил #Тенгри #Умай #Эрлик #древожизни #жизненныйпоток #духиер-су #Орхонскиенадписи #гоктурки #гармония #космология

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Explore the rise of Istemi, the lesser-known but highly successful Gokturk leader. As the younger brother of the Gokturk state's founder, Istemi expanded the empire westward, initiating conflict with the Persian Sassanian Empire and establishing relations with the Byzantine Empire. Discover his intelligent leadership and strategic diplomacy which led to the creation of the Turkic-Sogdian synthesis. Learn about Istemi's significant influence in Central Asia and the Western Eurasian Steppe in this premiere episode.

#Gokturk #Istemi #CentralAsia #WesternAsia #PersianSassanianEmpire #ByzantineEmpire #militaryprowess #diplomacy #Turkic-Sogdiansynthesis #Bukhara #Samarkand #SilkRoad #WesternEurasianSteppe

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Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Geschichte des Göktürk-Khaganats und entdecken Sie die Legende von Asena, der Wölfin, die eine entscheidende Rolle in der türkischen Mythologie spielt. Erfahren Sie, warum der Wolf ein heiliges Tier für die Türken ist, die Bedeutung des türkischen Wolfsgrußes und seine politischen Implikationen. Wir beleuchten auch, wie diese Legende möglicherweise mit anderen europäischen Sagen verbunden ist.

00:00-01:15: Hintergründe
01:16-03:25: Die Wölfin Asena
03:26-04:37: Der Wolfsgruß und politische Implikationen
04:38-05:27: Grauer Wolf oder blauer Wolf?
05:28-06:47: Von Asena zu Ergenekon
06:48-08:26: Der Wolf in anderen Kulturen
08:27-09:27: Fakt oder Fiktion?
09:28-11:20: Ungelöste Rätsel

#AsenaLegende #Göktürk-Khaganat #türkischeMythologie #Wolfsgruß #türkischeGeschichte #politischeImplikationen #GrauerWolf #blauerWolf #Ergenekon #WölfinAsena

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Journey back 1500 years to witness the rise of the first Gokturk Empire, led by Bumin. Discover the reasons behind the rebellion against the Rouran Khaganate and the formation of an empire that stretched from Korea to Ukraine. Explore the rich history of the early Turkic people, the Ashina Clan, and the visionary leader Bumin who changed the course of history.

#GokturkEmpire #Bumin #AshinaClan #RouranKhaganate #TurkicHistory #EquestrianNomadicSocieties #AltaiMountains #EurasiaWarriors #TurkicRevolution #Anagui #KhaganoftheRouran

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Tune in as we provide a detailed update on the status of current projects, including Umay Atlas and Göktürk 2. Discover what's happening, recent progress, and future plans.

#FebruaryUpdate #UmayAtlas #Göktürk2 #ProjectStatus #CurrentProjects #Progress #FuturePlans

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Discover the intriguing legend of Asena and its profound impact on Turkic history. Uncover the origins of the Göktürk Khaganate, founded in 551 CE, and the mystical tale of a boy saved by a she-wolf, leading to the birth of ten half-wolf, half-human children. Explore why the wolf is venerated in Turkish culture, the meaning behind the 'Turkish wolf' hand gesture, and its connections to legends in Europe. Join us as we delve into these mysteries and more.

00:00-01:15: The Göktürks' background
01:16-03:25: Legend of the she-Wolf Asena
03:26-04:37: The 'Turkish Wolf' hand gesture
04:38-05:27: Grey wolf or Blue wolf?
05:28-06:47: Ergenekon
06:48-08:26: The Wolf in other cultures
08:27-09:27: Fact or Fiction?
09:28-11:20: Unsolved Mysteries

#GöktürkKhaganate #Asenalegend #Turkichistory #she-wolf #Turkishwolfhandgesture #Ergenekon #wolfincultures #Turkishmythology #historypodcast #legend

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Join us for a special episode celebrating 13,000 subscribers! Explore the origins of KHAN's DEN and the RISE OF THE GOKTURKS series. I'll be answering your most pressing questions and discussing why 13 is a lucky number for me.

#13,000subscribers #KHAN'sDEN #RISEOFTHEGOKTURKS #Q&A #subscribermilestone #journey #celebration #luckynumber

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In this episode, we delve deeper into the intricate cosmology of Tengrism. Discover how all life is interconnected and the importance of maintaining balance between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. We explore the roles of Tengri, Umay, and Erlik, the significance of the 'yer-su' spirits mentioned by the Gokturks, and the symbolic meaning behind motifs like the Tree of Life and the lifestream. Learn what happens when this harmony is disrupted and gain a deeper understanding of Tengrism's philosophical concepts and views on the afterlife.

#Tengrism #TreeofLife #Afterlife #PhilosophicalConcepts #Cosmology #Tengri #Umay #Erlik #Yer-suspirits #Balance #Nature #Gokturks #OrkhonInscriptions

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