Shamanistic Rituals to <i>Âşıks</i> Performances: Symbolism of Summoning Spirits

<i>Âşıks</i>, renowned for their adeptness at improvisational poetry, are viewed as the inheritors of certain shamanic functions within historical contexts. Originally, shamans assumed diverse roles encompassing poetry, medicine, and priesthood before social and religious transformations...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Religions
Main Authors:	Ünsal Yılmaz Yeşildal, Banu Güzelderen, Fatih Düzgün
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Subjects:	Turkish folk poetry shamanism kam ozan bard Köroğlu
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/6/653