What Ancient Turkic Myths Reveal About Women and Power in Steppe

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – At a time when many views of Turkic civilization are reduced to simplistic narratives, Kazakh researcher and writer Zira Nauryzbai invites a reassessment. At a public lecture on Feb. 18 in Almaty, she explored Turkic mythology, gender roles, and ancient belief systems, challenging conventional views of Turkic civilization and highlighting the deep symbolic… The post What Ancient Turkic Myths Reveal A...

By Fatima Kemelova