bilig-24/ Winter 2003

ON THE NARRATION OF KÖROĞLU,
RUMOUR OF ANTEP

Dr. Mustafa SEVER
Mersin University
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

 

ABSTRACT


      The narrations of Köroğlu, is a complete narration which reflects the thoughts and value system of Turks.
    
     Throughout the history Turks were in close interaction with different religions and cultures and the narration of Köroğlu reflects honour, virtue, moral, belief, thoughts and judgement values of Turkish nation in the Turkish epic tradition.
      
     Köroğlu, rumour of Antep, is the projection of social values with deep system (characteristics perceived in the narration that emphasize the Turkish identity and separate the Turkish nation from others) nations in its background too.


Key Words : 
Koroglu, Antep, Rumour, Epic.

 

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