Dergiler / A. Âsaui atyndaġy Halyk̦aralyk̦ k̦azak̦-tùrìk universitetìnìn̦ habaršysy / 2020 / Sayı: 117
The Role of Religious Beliefs in the Preservation of National Identity Through the Succession of Generations
- Sayı
- 2020 · Sayı: 117
- Sayfa
- 49–59
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Özet
This article analyzes the worldview of our nation formed by generations. The analysis was conducted from the philosophical point of view and on the basis of the particular family’s attitude towards ancient Turk religious beliefs and preservation of national identity. The article also discusses the evidences of ancient people’s faith left on old Turkic manuscripts, and its trail left on the mentality of further generations. Moreover, it was found that the perception of the blue wolf totem, played a significant role in the preservation of the national identity. It was also revealed that a succession of generation to the Sun (Mitra), in ancient Turk worships, has a significance in keeping spiritual unity. As a result, the basic functions of preserving a national identity through succession of faith across generations were suggested.
Abstract
This article analyzes the worldview of our nation formed by generations. The analysis was conducted from the philosophical point of view and on the basis of the particular family’s attitude towards ancient Turk religious beliefs and preservation of national identity. The article also discusses the evidences of ancient people’s faith left on old Turkic manuscripts, and its trail left on the mentality of further generations. Moreover, it was found that the perception of the blue wolf totem, played a significant role in the preservation of the national identity. It was also revealed that a succession of generation to the Sun (Mitra), in ancient Turk worships, has a significance in keeping spiritual unity. As a result, the basic functions of preserving a national identity through succession of faith across generations were suggested.