Ülkan
Ülkan is a term that appears in various Turkic languages and cultures, often referring to the sky or the heavens. The exact meaning and usage can vary regionally and historically. In some contexts, it is associated with the supreme deity or a celestial realm, while in others, it may simply denote the physical sky as observed from Earth. The etymology of the word is believed to be ancient, with roots in Proto-Turkic, suggesting a long-standing presence in the cultural and linguistic landscape of Turkic peoples.
The concept of Ülkan is sometimes linked to shamanistic beliefs, where the sky is seen as a