Abstract

BAKHSHIYEVA, Ulkar Elman gizi. Issues of the use of folklore tradıtıons ın the style of turkısh epıc thought ın nızamı ganjavi's creatıvıty. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2024, vol.16, n.1, pp. 465-473.  Epub Feb 28, 2024. ISSN 2218-3620.

In the 12th century, Nizami Ganjavi's revolutionary work transformed poetic standards of the time by introducing unprecedented humanitarian themes into Eastern literature. His work, "Khamsa," blends Turkish folk traditions and popular epics, incorporating elements from diverse cultures. The article analyzes the use of these traditions in Turkish epic thought, focusing on the comparison between "Khamsa" and Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh." It is noteworthy that Nizami, in distinguishing his heroes from Ferdowsi's, recreates characters like Khosrov and Bahram with new philosophical and artistic ideas. While inspired by "Shahnameh," Nizami's approach is unique, not merely a tribute but a conceptual reinterpretation. While "Shahnameh" emphasizes the Iranian and non-Iranian division, "Khamsa" centers on the dichotomy of Good and Evil from the perspective of nations and peoples. Unlike Ferdowsi, Nizami avoids humiliating other nations and instead emphasizes values such as humanism, philanthropy, and justice, characteristic of Turkish folk tradition. His work not only eliminates the hatred promoted by Ferdowsi in literature but also contributes to the global literary treasure, offering images that illuminate the path toward an inclusive future. Thus, Nizami emerges as a healer of the Turkish national-ethnic identity, uplifting his people without disparaging others, and leaving a lasting humanitarian legacy in Eastern and world literature.

Keywords : Ganjavi; Turkish; Folklore; Epic; Thought.