Research Article

The Influence of Khidr in Modern Zaza Literature

Volume: 11 Number: 1 March 21, 2025
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The Influence of Khidr in Modern Zaza Literature

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Khidr is an important figure whose influence is seen in many countries. There are many rituals about him and in some regions he is considered one of the most important religious figures. According to the Zazas, he is an important figure. Especially Alevi Zazas give a lot of place to Khidr in their everyday lives and perform some rituals about him. Zaza authors, especially Alevi authors, give importance to Khidr and Khidr is encountered in their works. Readers learn about Khidr through works. For example, readers learn through the works that names such as Old Khidr, White-Bearded Khidr, Khidr of Kelek and Ships, Khidr of Hard Times, and Grey Horseman are used for Khidr. Readers also learn that there are rituals such as Khidr fasting, Khidr 's kavut, Khidr 's niyaz, Khidr 's morsel. In this study, the influence of Khidr on modern Zaza literature was tried to be revealed.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Kurdish Language, Literature and Culture

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 22, 2025

Publication Date

March 21, 2025

Submission Date

January 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Akman, İ. (2025). The Influence of Khidr in Modern Zaza Literature. International Journal of Kurdish Studies, 11(1), 114-130. https://doi.org/10.21600/ijoks.1626461

Cited By

Kürt Destanlarındaki Sembolik Öğeler

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

https://doi.org/10.17494/ogusbd.1763628
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