THE FATHER ARCHETYPE IN THE EPIC "THE BOOK OF DEDE KORKUT" Cover Image

АРХЕТИПЪТ БАЩА КАТО ОБРАЗ НА ДОБРОТО В ЕПОСА „КНИГАТА НА ДЕДЕ КОРКУТ”
THE FATHER ARCHETYPE IN THE EPIC "THE BOOK OF DEDE KORKUT"

Author(s): Nevrie Chufadar, Sunay Mestanov
Subject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Ethnohistory, Philology
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: The archetype Father; Son; Good; Dede Korkut

Summary/Abstract: The transmission of thought patterns and the experimentation of typical events from each society are transmitted from generation to generation, thus creating a number of common archetypes for all people. Archetypes are models by which a series of experiences and memories related to ancestors are expressed. The archetype 'father' is one of the building blocks of the family. He's a model for his child, especially his son. The father protects his children as a guardian angel. He is a first-time teacher and supporter of his child, at the same time teaching him to prosper in life and overcome difficulties. He brings his children up according to his views and norms. He teaches his child discipline, becomes strict when necessary and caring when he needs to. The father is like the Lord in our lives, he is the one who gives us life, he is our creator. For this reason, the name of the father is very important for Oguz people. In this article we will analyze the behavior and actions of good fathers and their relations with their sons in the destantes of the epic The Book of Dede Korkut, namely First Destan – “A Song for the Son of Dirke Khan, Bogach Khan" and Third Destan – "A Song for the Son of Cam Puree, Bamsy Beyrek". In these days, fathers usually expect courage from their sons. The male child means an extension of the genus and is the future father and the continued of the genus. In the destans of Dede Korcut, the main father is himself, Korkut Ata. Dede Korcut is the father of the fathers, that is, the father of all Oguz people. For this he has the right to name all proven juveniles. Since ancient times, good has been the highest moral human value. Even the name of Dede Korcut, contains in itself the positive concept of good - happiness. He has always wanted the good of the Oguz people, as a father wants the good of his child.