Kyzaghan

Kyzaghan (Turkish: Kızağan, Azerbaijani: Qızağan, Russian: Кызыган), is a Turkic deity of war.

Kyzaghan is often depicted with a sword or bow in one hand and a horn in the other. Other important symbols included the red horse and red colour. He is associated with war and depicted as a strong and powerful god. Kyzaghan is the son of Kayra^[1] and the brother of Ulgan. And lives on the ninth floor of sky.^[2] He was portrayed as a young man with a helmet and a spear, riding on a red horse.

Etymology

The word Kyzaghan (Kızağan) means angry or fierce in Turkic languages. The root of word is “Kız”. This root contains the meaning of red color and anger.

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Turkic Deities

Gök Tengri Kayra Ülgen Mergen Kyzaghan Umay Kubai Koyash Ak Ana Ay Ata Gun Ana Yel Ana Yel Ata Burkut Aisyt Erlik Su Ana Su Ata Od iyesi Od Ana Od Ata Yer Tanrı Etugen Eke Kormos Jaiyk Alaz Baianai Ukulan

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