SOME NOTES ON THE TERMS öŋdi AND töŋdi IN THE KUTADGU BILIG

Yıl 2022, Cilt: 2022 Sayı: 44, 1 - 8, 27.12.2022

Peter Zıeme

Öz

Anahtar Kelimeler

Karakhanid Literature, Kutadgu Bilig, Wisdom of Royal Glory, öŋdi, töŋdi., Karakhanid Literature, Kutadgu Bilig, Wisdom of Royal Glory, öŋdi, töŋdi.

SOME NOTES ON THE TERMS öŋdi AND töŋdi IN THE KUTADGU BILIG

Öz

In this paper, I would like to discuss a minor point that does not alter any of the greatissues connected to the study of the Kutadgu Bilig. I used mainly the translation of Robert Dankoff which has already inspired many scholars who are engaged in the study of the Karakhanid literature. Although well-known, I would like to mention that R. Dankoff’s introduction, too, gives full justice to Yūsuf’s masterpiece. Working on the Old Uigur fragments I always had an eye open to the Karakhanid literature in the western region of Turkistan to find something worth to compare with the East. This time, I am able to present a small piece that opens the curtain a little bit.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Karakhanid Literature, Kutadgu Bilig, Wisdom of Royal Glory, öŋdi, töŋdi.