The article analyzes the worldview concepts of space and time in ancient Turkic culture. It particularly examines cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths regarding the creation of the world, as well as mythical and demonological figures found in folklore and folk tales. A comparative analysis is conducted between the legends of two sages: Korkyt-Ata and Asan-Kaigy. Korkyt-Ata, a gifted musician and philosopher, embodies the struggle against death, while Asan-Kaigy represents the sage-wanderer in pursuit of the Promised or Sacred Land. Together, their narratives illustrate the timeless journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between personal identity and the broader context of space and time. The exploration of the sacralization of space reveals profound insights, illustrated by notable examples like Zher-Uyyk and Barsa-Kelmes. This study delves into ancient belief systems, such as totemism, fetishism, shamanism, and animism. Furthermore, it considers various cults, including the cult of the sun, the sky, and the veneration of ancestral spirits.
Ancient Turkic culture, ancient cults, categories of space and time, cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths