Kyzaghan

Kyzaghan (Old Turkic: 𐰶𐰃𐰔𐰍𐰣) also known as Kyzaghan Han (Turkish: Kızagan Han) 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^{[permanent dead link‍]}
2. Aktash, Shamanism - Кызыган
3. Türk Söylence Sözlüğü, Deniz Karakurt, Türkiye, 2011

External links

• The Gods of Turks
• Алтайская мифология (in Russian)
• Сибирский шаманизм (in Russian)