Abstract
This research examines conceptual frameworks of “national” and “global” literatures which is in reality beyond limited borders, through shared motifs in Volsung’s Saga and Kyor-oglu epic. Discovering the intriguing parallels between two seemingly distant epics, the Northern “Volsung’s Saga,” and the Oguz epic “Kyor-oglu” from the 17th century, the study focuses on the context of the “Volsung’s Saga,” the encounter between Sigurd and a long-bearded old man Odin which corresponds to Ker-oğlu Ali kishi in the Kyor-oglu epic. Sigurd seeking his guidance in choosing a horse. İn the Kyor-oglu epic blinded Ali kishi shares similarities with Odin. He helps his son Kyer-oglu (Son of Blind Man) in choosing horses, originating from the water alike in Volsungs and initially winged, The motif of prophecy and farewell of heroic legacy unfolds in both epics, adding another layer of parallelisms, as the heroes Sigurd and Kyer-oglu navigate prophecies and bid farewell to their heroic legacies. In essence, this research sheds light on shared motifs such as the encounter with a wise old man, the selection of a special horse, and the unfolding of prophecies and farewells in the heroic legacy. These parallels, despite the geographical and cultural distance, contribute to a richer understanding of the universality of epic traditions.
Presenters
Rahilya GeybullayevaHead of Department, Azerbaijani Literature, Baku Slavic University, Baki, Azerbaijan
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Parallel Narratives, Volsung's, Kyor-oglu, Girat and Grani Horses, Blinded man
