ACCORDING TO HISTORICAL SOURCES: RELIGIONS, CULTS, RITUALS AND ICONOGRAPHY OF TURKISH NOMADS (UNTIL THE 8TH CENTURY)

Abstract

In this work, the nature and supernatural religions influenced Turkish nomads until the 8(th) century AD. are systematically classified according to historical sources.. Associated with these religious, cults are also included in this classification. Various rituals associated with these religions and cults are discussed in detail. Furthermore, iconographic analysis of some artworks are made.