British Druidry and Turkic Shamanism in context of Pagan Religion

Authors

  • Nükhet Okutan Hacettepe University

Keywords:

Paganism; Celtic religion; Druid; shaman; kam; ritual; hereafter; Tengri

Abstract

Article represents Celtic Druidry and Turkic Shamanism together within the phenomenon of paganism. Although both of these belief systems are under the impression of monotheistic religions such as Islam and Christianity today, they are still breathing. When Druidry and Turkic shamanism are compared, it can be seen that, both Celtic and Turkic peoples' perceptions of earthly living and the life after death are similar to each other.

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Published

28.11.2012

How to Cite

Okutan, N. (2012) “British Druidry and Turkic Shamanism in context of Pagan Religion”, The New Research of Tuva, 4. Available at: https://nit.tuva.asia/nit/article/view/302 (Accessed: 22.11.2024).

Issue

Section

First attempt at writing

Author Biography

Nükhet Okutan, Hacettepe University

Bachelor student, Hacettepe University, Faculty of  Letters, Department of English Language and Literature / Ankara