Kore ve Türk Mitolojik Panteonları Bağlamında Mago ve Umay

Abstract

Myths are not only reflections of historical facts but are also intertwined with realistic and unrealistic messages, encompassing people's worldview and unconscious desires. In contemporary times with the development of archaeology, many scientists are working to uncover the meanings of coded myths that attempt to convey the secrets of people who lived before the invention of writing, while employing various methods. This study primarily focuses on the matriarchal society and historical relations of both Korean and Turkish cultures to compare the goddess myths of Korea and the Turks. Subsequently, the concept of the Sky God and its interpretations in both cultures are examined. The foundation of Korean culture lies in the songs and dances performed during the Sky God ritual, and the globally recognized Korean Wave is rooted in Korean myths and the existing intangible cultural heritage of Koreans. The etymology and meaning of the terms Mago and Umay, goddesses in Korean and Turkish mythology, have been examined. Moreover, within the context of the mythological pantheon, depictions and symbolic meanings in the myths about Mago and Umay Ana have been scrutinized, in which the meanings and functions are revealed through comparisons. Then, information is provided on why the Goddess turned into an evil spirit, especially the transformation of Mago, the goddess of creation in Korean mythology, into a devil, and the transformation of Umay Ana into Albastı. Folk beliefs and practices surrounding these transformations are also discussed. Additionally, Chinese and Japanese myths that have connections with the Goddess mythology of Korea and the Turks are examined and explained through the ecotype theory.