Abstract:

Some cultural elements that have become settled since the mythical periods have found their place in classical Turkish poetry with a different language and form. In classical Turkish poetry, there are traces of all myths in general, and one of the details showing that it is the carrier of Turkish mythology is lead, which has played a role in the development process of humanity as a mineral discovered and processed since ancient times. Lead is one of the natural assets that first became important in practice and then mentioned in language and art, with its natural properties and the way people use and interpret it since archaic times. It is possible to see in the diwans of classical poets the clues of lead's deafening, its role in the fight against evil beings and its adventure from the past to the present as a punishment tool. Based on these clues, the structure of classical Turkish poetry that tells a lot with few words and the beliefs, imaginations, and mythology that the poets fit into two lines will be made more understandable. In classical literature, some expressions in poems can be noticed through associations, passing through the filter of different cultures and beliefs. In the study, the place of lead and its applications in mythology and its reflections in classical Turkish poetry are emphasized. The connection of the fantasy world with ancient beliefs and mythology, which was formed around the phrases "pouring lead, pouring lead into the ear, lead to the devil's ear, lead to the throat" reflected in the couplets in classical Turkish poetry is discussed.