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ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE

Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1 30 Nisan 2024
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ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE

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The name “Boyan” first appears in the written works of Old East Slavic literature. Boyan is referenced in the prologue of one of these sources, The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (Slovo o polku Igoreve), which is presented in Russian-speaking countries as a groundbreaking example of literary criticism that was not recognized in the 12th century. The anonymous author does not comply with Boyan’s epic narrative tradition, stating that he will sing the song in his own way. Therefore, the narrator, who desires to surpass the obsolescent rite of oral narrative and appears keen to join the contemporary trends of the time or direct them himself, chooses to criticize his predecessor. In Old Russian culture, Boyan is considered to be a wandering minstrel, a bard, and a prophet. He is also referred to as the grandson of Veles, a member of the pantheon of pagan gods and protector of musicians. The fingers of Boyan, which are associated with an ancient stringed instrument called “gusli”, are believed to be sacred and magical. A type of accordion called the “bayan” also takes its name from Boyan. This study, which focuses on Boyan, an important figure in Old East Slavic literature and folklore, aims to reveal his role in medieval culture and explore whether he was a real or fictional character. For this purpose, the study includes an evaluation of the etymology of the word Boyan and an analysis of how Boyan is depicted in literary texts. In light of the data obtained, the probability of Slavic, Scandinavian, Bulgarian, or Turkic roots of the word is evaluated. The study then delves into a wide range of evidence to provide insight into whether Boyan was a minstrel or a court singer. In conclusion, this study reveals Boyan’s significance as a folk minstrel who served as a protector of national memory and a transmitter of cultural heritage.

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Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

29 Nisan 2024

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Nisan 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Ocak 2024

Kabul Tarihi

21 Mart 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Özakın, D. (2024). ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. Folklor Akademi Dergisi, 7(1), 465-475. https://doi.org/10.55666/folklor.1414828
AMA
1.Özakın D. ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. Folklor Akademi Dergisi. 2024;7(1):465-475. doi:10.55666/folklor.1414828
Chicago
Özakın, Duygu. 2024. “ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE”. Folklor Akademi Dergisi 7 (1): 465-75. https://doi.org/10.55666/folklor.1414828.
EndNote
Özakın D (01 Nisan 2024) ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. Folklor Akademi Dergisi 7 1 465–475.
IEEE
[1]D. Özakın, “ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE”, Folklor Akademi Dergisi, c. 7, sy 1, ss. 465–475, Nis. 2024, doi: 10.55666/folklor.1414828.
ISNAD
Özakın, Duygu. “ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE”. Folklor Akademi Dergisi 7/1 (01 Nisan 2024): 465-475. https://doi.org/10.55666/folklor.1414828.
JAMA
1.Özakın D. ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. Folklor Akademi Dergisi. 2024;7:465–475.
MLA
Özakın, Duygu. “ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE”. Folklor Akademi Dergisi, c. 7, sy 1, Nisan 2024, ss. 465-7, doi:10.55666/folklor.1414828.
Vancouver
1.Duygu Özakın. ON BOYAN AS A MINSTREL AND HIS ROLE IN MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN CULTURE. Folklor Akademi Dergisi. 01 Nisan 2024;7(1):465-7. doi:10.55666/folklor.1414828