Kyzaghan ( otk, 𐰚𐰃𐰔𐰀𐰏𐰀𐰣) is a
Turkic deity of war.
Kyzaghan is often depicted with a sword or bow in one hand and a horn in the other. His wand is the rainbow. Other important symbols included the red horse and red color. He is associated with war and depicted as a strong and powerful god. He assists commanders in leading armies, winning wars, and defeating the enemy. He protects warriors, makes them strong and invincible. Kyzaghan is the son of
Kayra
Kayra or Kaira (Old Turkic: 𐰴𐰖𐰺𐰀) is creator god in Turkic mythology. He is the god who planted the tree of life called ''Ulukayın''. He is the supreme god of the Tatars and the Son of the sky deity (Gök Tengri). This son, Kara Han ( ...
and the brother of
Ulgan. He lives on the ninth floor of sky. He was portrayed as a young man with a helmet and a spear, riding on a red horse.
[ Türk Söylence Sözlüğü, Deniz Karakurt, Türkiye, 201]
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.
References
External links
The Gods of TurksАлтайская мифология
{{Turkic Deities
Turkic deities