A study on Bingöl tales in the context of archetypal symbolism

Tales, one of the most important elements of national culture, reflect the common experiences and imaginative worlds of people. Tales, which are carriers of cultural values, allow us to establish a connection between the past and the future. For centuries, humanity has been able to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, through tales, often without even realizing it, and thus can reach the ideal. The concept of archetypal symbolism, introduced by Carl Gustav Jung, is a universal way of creating symbols, and humanity's deepest experiences are reflected through these archetypes. Archetypes, which are the common heritage of humanity, are symbolic narratives; therefore, it is essential to interpret these archetypes. Since tales are filled with symbols, the concept of archetypal symbolism significantly aids in deciphering the symbolic structure of these narratives. Through tales, people have turned inward, accessing the riches of the subconscious. In this context, tales collected from Bingöl's center and villages have been analyzed using the method of archetypal symbolism, and the implicit elements within these tales have been interpreted. After providing information about the archetypes, which are the main focus of the study, their effects on the self have been examined, and how these archetypes are reflected in tales has been conveyed. Consequently, by gaining insight into the symbolic structure of tales, the role of these archetypes in the formation of tales has been attempted to be conveyed.