OGHUZ KHAN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MIRACULOUS BIRTH OF THE ANCESTRAL HERO

Abstract

Summary: The article examines the motif of the miraculous birth of the representative of the ancestral cult. The miraculous birth of the ancestral hero is interpreted as one of the fundamental structural elements of the mythological system of thought. It is argued that the act of birth, realized through the participation of cosmogonic elements such as celestial light, water, earth, caves, trees, and other primordial forces, symbolizes the divine and sacral origin of the hero. A central focus of the study is the power and sacred potency of the miracle itself. Through miraculous birth, the ancestral hero acquires extraordinary strength and authority, assumes leadership, guides the people toward the righteous path, and teaches the principles of life and social order. Above all, the miracle grants him the capacity for legitimate and spiritually grounded leadership. The article also emphasizes that the ancestral hero, born through miraculous means, bestows names upon warriors and rises to the status of a cultural hero. In this context, the study explores in detail the qualities and powers conferred upon the ancestral hero by the miraculous factor. It becomes evident that the miracle serves as the moral and ideological foundation of leadership.

Keywords: ancestral cult, miraculous birth, Grey Wolf, Oghuz Khan, hero, myth, folktale