REFLECTIONS OF THE MOUNTAIN CULT,
CULT AND FESTIVAL OF SAINTS IN MUĞLA
Assis. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci ÖNAL
ABSTRACT
Believes
around the mountain cult are seen in many areas in the world.
In Muğla the traditions related to the mountain cult are still
alive. Believes and rituals from the pre-Islamic period continued
after Islam. The cult of saints replaced the mountain cult
in many areas. The tombs of these saints are on mountain summits.
The traditions around the tomb of Çiçek Baba on the Sandraz
Mountain in Muğla are still alive. The time of the ceremonies
changes from one region to another. In some regions these
ceremonies are performed during summer and autumn; in other
regions they are carried out up to eight times a year. These
festivals have the remnants of the old Turkish religion.
Key Words :
The mountain cult, cult of saint, festival of saints, transformation
of tradition.