In Turkic mythology, Erlik was the deity of evil, darkness, lord of the lower world and judge of the dead. Erlik is a brother of Ülgen, they both have been created from Kayra (Tengere Kayra Khan). [4]

Erlik Khan stands as a prominent figure in Turkish and Altai mythology, embodying the essence of evil and ruling over the underworld. From his origins as the son of Gok God to his eternal banishment and his role in shaping the fate of humanity, Erlik’s story is one of defiance, temptation, and ultimate retribution.

Mythical Attributes: Erlik, god of death, rules the underworld and brings forth plagues and evil spirits. Role in Mythos: As the lord of the underworld and a judge of the dead, Erlik plays a central role in determining the fate of souls. Relation to Humans: Erlik is feared as the harbinger of death and misfortune. Humans make sacrifices to ...

2024年10月4日 · Associated with darkness and chaos, the god of the underworld, Erlik (Old Turkic: 𐰀𐰼𐰠𐰃𐰚), also known as Erlik Khan, is one of the most powerful and fearsome beings in Turkic mythology. His father is Kayra, the god of creation, so he and Ülgen are siblings. Kayra gave both of her sons major roles as the creator of the universe.

2021年12月7日 · 埃里克Erlik、Erlig、Erlik Khan、Erleg 或 Yerleg（土耳其语：Erlik Han；匈牙利神话相当于 Ördög）是突厥神话中的死神和 Tamag（地狱）之神。 他是创造神 Ülgen的儿子，Yer Tengri 的侄子，Kayra Han的孙子。

2024年7月10日 · Erlik is a prominent figure in Turkic mythology and Siberian shamanism, known as a formidable and complex ruler of the underworld. His presence looms large in the spiritual and mythological landscape of these cultures, where he plays a …

2024年12月17日 · Erlik is a significant figure in Siberian mythology, particularly within the belief systems of the Turkic and Mongolic peoples. He is often depicted as the god of the underworld and is associated with death, darkness, and the afterlife. In many tales, Erlik is portrayed as a complex character who embodies both destructive and protective qualities.

Erlik, the bull-headed, dreadful "protector of the [Buddhist] religion" (nom-un sakighulsun) and "king of Dharma" (nom-un khan), judges the dead using his mirror and the count of white and black pebbles representing good and evil deeds. Those condemned to hellish punishments are tortured by Erlik's executioners.

Erlik, Erlig, Erlik Khan, Erleg or Yerleg is the god of death and the underworld, sometimes referred to as Tamag (hell) in Turkic mythology. Er means Earth, in the depths of which Erlik lives in. From the underworld, Erlik brings forth death, plague and evil spirits to torment humans and take their souls into his realm.

In Turkic mythology, Erlik stands out as a prominent figure, known as the god of the underworld. Often depicted as a malevolent deity, Erlik plays a crucial role in the spiritual beliefs of various Turkic peoples. With a domain that encompasses death, darkness, and the afterlife, Erlik’s influence extends far beyond the mortal realm.