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This article aims to address the biographical dimension of Korkyt-Ata's legacy and his cultural significance within Turkic traditions.

Korkyt-Ata: Reconstructing the Biography of a Legendary Turkic Figure

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Biographical approach reconstructs Korkyt-Ata's legacy in Turkic cultures, indicating his cultural significance.

This article aims to address the biographical dimension of Korkyt-Ata's legacy and his cultural significance within Turkic traditions.
Utilized comparative-historical, cultural-anthropological, and musicological methods.
Analyzed epic narratives, medieval chronicles, ethnographic materials, and musical traditions.
Examined structural patterns and themes in kyuis attributed to Korkyt-Ata.
Korkyt-Ata is portrayed as both a wise elder in epic-historical tradition and a shamanic figure in mythological tradition.
The study highlights ongoing tensions regarding authorship of the kui 'Konyr' between oral tradition and individual authorship.
Korkyt-Ata's image has evolved while reflecting the philosophical concepts embedded in Tengrian cosmology.

Baikuatova et al. (2026) studied this question.

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