What Ancient Turkic Myths Reveal About Women and Power in Steppe

By Ayana Birbayeva  in Culture,Editor’s Picks on 28 February 2026

ALMATY – At a time when many views of Turkic civilization are reduced to simplistic narratives, Kazakh researcher and writer Zira Nauryzbai invites a reassessment. At a public lecture on Feb. 18 in Almaty, she explored Turkic mythology, gender roles, and ancient belief systems, challenging conventional views of Turkic civilization …

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