Kyzaghan

Kyzaghan (Old Turkic: 𐰚𐰃𐰔𐰀𐰏𐰀𐰣) is a Turkic deity of war.

Kyzaghan is often depicted with a sword or bow in one hand and a horn in the other. His wand is the rainbow. Other important symbols included the red horse and red color. He is associated with war and depicted as a strong and powerful god. He assists commanders in leading armies, winning wars, and defeating the enemy. He protects warriors, makes them strong and invincible. Kyzaghan is the son of Kayra[1] and the brother of Ulgan. He lives on the ninth floor of sky.[2] He was portrayed as a young man with a helmet and a spear, riding on a red horse.[3]

Etymology

The word Kyzaghan (Kızağan) means angry or fierce in Turkic languages. The root word is “Kız", meaning red and anger.

References
  1. С. И. Эфендиев, ОБЩЕТЮРКСКАЯ МИФОЛОГИЯ И ЕЕ ФОЛЬКЛОРНЫЕ СВЯЗИ
  2. Aktash, Shamanism - Кызыган
  3. Türk Söylence Sözlüğü, Deniz Karakurt, Türkiye, 2011
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