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Kadıncık Ana

Kadıncık Ana is an important female figure in the Alevi-Bektashi-Kızılbaş belief, particularly associated with Hacı Bektaş Veli, whose memory has been transmitted through hagiographic narratives-most…

The Institution of Analık in Alevism

Analık, as a socio-religious role in Alevism, constitutes a significant component of the traditional and social structure of the Alevi belief system. It plays a…

Alevis and Alevism in Turkish Cinema

This entry focuses on the representation of the Alevi-Bektashi faith and identity in Turkish cinema, examining the role of cinema in the construction of cultural…

Paradise Rivers & Munzur River in Dersim

The three Abrahamic religions developed different interpretations of paradise, the place of longing in all three religions, at different times. In contrast to Sunni Islam,…

Çepni Alevis

The Çepni Alevis, a significant sub-group of Anatolian Alevism, emerged on the historical stage as part of the Çepni tribe, which belongs to the Üç-Ok…

Seyyid Seyfeddin (Piri Sevdin) Ocak (Alevi sacred lineage)

The Seyyid Seyfeddin Ocak (locally known as the Piri Sevdin Ocak) is one of the Alevi Ocaks that has been active for centuries in the…

Cem Ceremony as a Conflict Resolution Method

This entry explores the significance of the Cem ceremony, which holds profound significance in Alevism, embodying a unique fusion of spirituality, communal values, and cultural…

The Identity Repertoire of Alevis and Shared Humanity

In light of the challenges and issues involved in defining Alevi identity, the concept of an “identity repertoire” may be proposed within the framework of…

The Religious Calendar in Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi): Gağan, Xızır/Hızır, Black Wednesday (Kara Çarşamba), and Hawtemal/Heftemal

This entry provides a comprehensive analysis of the sacred days and periods that constitute the religious calendar of Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi)—with particular attention to…

The Diversity of the Alevi Diaspora

Alevis have migrated to European countries through different migration patterns such as guest workers, the Maras Massacre, the 1980 military coup, as students, through marriage…
Alevi Organization and the Ocak System

Alevi Organization and the Ocak System

In this video, Pir Mahmut Ütebay examines the relationship between the traditional Ocak system and contemporary Alevi institutions operating in Turkey and in the European...
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The Ocak System in Alevism

The Ocak System in Alevism

In this video, Pir Mahmut Ütebay discusses the Ocak system, which constitutes a foundational pillar of the Alevi belief structure. The historical origins of Ocaks,...
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Bağlama (the most important musical and ritual instrument)

Bağlama (the most important musical and ritual instrument)

In this section, Pir Erkan Çanakçı discusses the instruments that occupy a central place in Alevi belief and musical tradition. In particular, bağlama/tembur, kopuz, kıl...
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Music in Alevism

Music in Alevism

In this section, Pir Erkan Çanakçı examines the meaning and function of music in the Alevi world of belief. He offers reflections in particular on...
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Ozan - Zakir - Aşık

Ozan - Zakir - Aşık

In this section, Pir Erkan Çanakçı discusses three key figures who serve as carriers of oral culture in Alevi society: the Ozan, the Âşık, and...
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Deyiş & Nefes

Deyiş & Nefes

In this section, Pir Erkan Çanakçı focuses on the fundamental forms of oral literature and music in the Alevi world of belief. He provides comprehensive...
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