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Alija Torlak: između stvarnosti i narodnog vjerovanja
TORLAK-ALIJA: BETWEEN REALITY AND FOLKLORE

Author(s): Elvir Duranović
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Customs / Folklore, Bosnian Literature, The Ottoman Empire
Published by: Bošnjačka zajednica kulture "Preporod"
Keywords: Torlak Alija; Torlakovac; Vinac; rainy prayer; Đerzelez Alija; Esirs; folk tradition; Torlak Alija's grave;

Summary/Abstract: Torlak Alija was one of the most popular heros of the Ottoman period. During his life, a lot of songs were registered about his strength, courage and bravery, and after his death, his grave became a cult place for Muslims. In this paper, based on the available sources, we will try to partially illuminate this great hero's life and folklore of Muslims Torlakovac and Vince about it.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 496-503
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bosnian