Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Mythology
Course Code: RÖ481
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to comprehend the sources and features of Turkish mythology.

Course Content

Apart from Turkey and Turkey Turkish mythology that research on, myth and mythology terms, the characteristics of myth, the function of myth, myth types (cosmogonic myths, antropogonik myths, etiological myths, teogonik myths, eschatological myths, mythological elements from folklore products (fairy tales, epics , folk beliefs, seasonal ceremonies and myths (Nevruz, Hıdırellez)

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the characteristics of Myths
2.Gains an idea about the sources of Turkish mythology.
3.Mythology on Turkey recognizes the work done in Turkey and outside Turkey.
4.Cosmogonic, etiological and eco-science etc. explain myths
5.Myths, beliefs, etc. get the idea about the use of places
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mythology and iconography concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
myth, mythos, epic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Epic
Week 4 - Theoretical
Functions of myths
Week 5 - Theoretical
The relation between mythology and religion and history
Week 6 - Theoretical
Archaeological Materials and Mythological Depictions Remaining from the Ancient Turkish States
Week 7 - Theoretical
Petroglyphs, tamgas etc.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Animal depictions (Midterm/Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sky god
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ancestor cult
Week 11 - Theoretical
Concept of Cosmogony in Ancient Turks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Death in Turkish mythology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Astrology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Turkish epics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1303060
Assignment1202040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
5
3
4
4
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4
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5
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5
OÇ-2
4
5
3
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3
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4
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3
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3
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4
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5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
3
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026