Analysis of Crimean Karaite tales in the context of archetypal symbolism (Text transfer-facsimile)

When tales, which have an important place in oral literature, are examined by taking into account symbols and symbolic values, it is seen how multi-dimensional and rich a structure this literary genre has. As a result of the interpretation of these symbols and images, the narratives have much different meanings beyond their first perceived meanings. Fairy tales contribute to the shaping of culture by carrying the emotions and thoughts of the collective subconscious to the present day. One of the most important elements in fairy tale fiction is fairy tale heroes and the meanings attributed to them. Fairy tale heroes complete their search for self by entering into the struggle for individualization in accordance with the archetypes of "Departure - Initiation - Return". In this individualization process that covers human life, the individual becomes afraid of the requirements of knowing the environment and being able to exist. This fear causes the individual to withdraw, want to remain a child, etc. It prevents individualization through elements. However, in this case, if the stimulation of the unconscious areas and the removal of the symbols in the dream world are successful, it will also support the development of the soul. The symbols and icons that enter our lives turn into instruments that influence and direct our way of life and play a major role in the development of our soul. The fairy tale hero, who is the symbol of self in fairy tales, undergoes a series of tests on the way to individualization and enters the phase of change/transformation in the mythical sense. In fairy tales, the process of heroes entering this change/transformation phase begins with the separation (departure) phase, as stated by Joseph Campbell. To examine the stages that heroes in mythology go through, or rather to get to know the mythological hero, Campbell's "Hero's Journey" theory offers us a conceptual road map to understand how mythological heroes face the difficulties of life. The way heroes deal with these challenges also has a profound impact on their development. The study examines the heroes of the Crimean Karaite tales through the lens of relational-cultural theory at the initiation/maturation stage, and enables the heroes to reach self-awareness by making use of the archetypes they encounter in making sense of the struggles they face in their personal journeys. This study was conducted based on Campbell's monomyth theory and Jung's archetypal symbols, and by making a thematic analysis of the 20 tales in question, it was determined to what extent Campbell's and Jung's theories emerged in these tales. On the other hand, similar tales from Crimean Karay and Anatolia were compared in cultural and structural terms, differences and similarities were identified and the reasons for these were emphasized. Keywords: Archetypal Symbolism, Fairy Tale, Collective Unconscious, Consciousness, Individuation