Özet:

In the traditional narrative species of Kazan-Tatar Turks, mythological animals are often found. These animals, which hold a rich place in fiction, legend, and especially fairy tales, are attracted by their symbolic meanings and functions loaded with mythological beliefs. In these stories, and especially in the fairy tales, animals are often seen as beings with extraordinary powers that think and speak like humans. They are often imagined as humans, and sometimes it is believed that there are intelligent beings from humans. These animals, which have a special place in human life, are considered as a friend who helps and guides people. It is clear that the serpent has a special place among the mythological animals seen in the Kazan-Tatar Turkish people's stories. From the mythological period to the present day, the serpent in the verbal culture is often present with its positive characteristics. It is also remarkable in terms of the symbolic meanings charged with it throughout the ages. The roots of the belief that the serpent is "protectional" are based on the belief that it preserves the mythological life/world tree. His belief that he is "protectional" has been the opportunity to gain the meanings of "health", "happiness", "happiness" and "blessness" over time. The recognition of the serpent as "the good of the water" associated with the earth-water culture is also associated with its "protectional" character. It is usually a symbol of health. The meanings such as “Renewal”, “Renewal”, “Immortality”, “Youth” are also related to the meaning of “health”. In Azerbaijan, the serpent is regarded as the "home good". In Anadolu, the belief that every house has a protective serpent is also derived from the belief that the serpent is "home good". It is believed that the protective serpent given the names such as "home good", "home angel", "home serpent" was sent by the ancestors, especially the sharp-colored serpent. The belief that the protective serpent will bring to the house blessing, peace, happiness and happiness is also widespread in the Turkish world. The belief that the protective sheep is not touched, that it is not scared or killed, otherwise the belief that the future of misfortune is generally accepted today. In the Turkish culture and in ancient Turkish beliefs, a close connection is established between the serpent and the kam/shaman. In Shaman's subterranean journey, the serpent, which is thought to help Shaman, is placed as an important figure in Shaman's clothes, Shaman's head and Shaman's bubble. From the mythological period to the present day, the serpent is considered by the Kazan-Tatar Turks as an extraordinary creature, which has been strengthened with life and can be converted into different forms over time. The Kazan-Tatar Turks, who believe that the transformation process is divided into four periods, give the period of the serpent "Heyat" from one age to eight years old, "Efgıy" from eight years old to a hundred years old, "Ajdaha" from a hundred years old to a thousand years old, and the period after a thousand years old, "Yuha". The cranberry, which has various characteristics in terms of its colors, qualities and functions, is charged with new functions in each of the conversion processes. In this article, the aim of the Kazan-Tatar Turks is to reveal with examples of how the acceptance of the serpent, which has an important place in the popular beliefs, in particular the "ejderha" and eventually the "yuha" conversion is reflected in the popular stories, to study the mythical characteristics and functions of these beliefs.

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