The Cult of Ancestors in Oghuz Cosmogony: The Concepts of Ata, Baba, and Dede

Zumrud Ibrahim gizi Mansimova

doi:10.29013/ejll-26-1.2-38-40

May 31, 2026European Journal of Literature and LinguisticsOpen Access

The Cult of Ancestors in Oghuz Cosmogony: The Concepts of Ata, Baba, and Dede

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The aim is to analyze the roles of ata, baba, and dede in the Oghuz Turks' cosmogony.
Literature review on Oghuz Turkish myths and traditions
Analysis of cultural practices related to ancestor worship
Interpretation of cosmogonic narratives involving ata, baba, and dede
Identified distinct roles of ata as a father figure, baba as a grandfather, and dede as a wise elder.
Clarified how these concepts shape Oghuz cultural identity and beliefs about the cosmos.

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This article explores ancestor cult concepts in Oghuz cosmogony, highlighting their cultural significance.

Abstract

This article explores the essence and functions of the ancestor cult – specifically the concepts of ata (father), baba (grandfather/elder), and dede (wise elder) – within the cosmogony of the Oghuz Turks. B

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