Alaz

Ancientfolk-consensusTurkic mythologyTurkic worldCentral Asia (traditional Turkic regions)

Alaz is the Turkic god of fire associated with hearths, flame, and the Great Fire (Ulugh Od). He is described as a powerful fire-being who sends protector-spirits (İye) to household hearths and can cause destructive fires when angered; fire under his authority is also a purifying force.

Origin

Sources identify Alaz as a son of Kayra and place him within Turkic theogonic genealogy; the provided material does not give a narrative account of his birth or deeds beyond naming this parentage and his role as the god of fire.

Appearance

Alaz Khan is depicted in sources as an old man holding a torch and wearing dress made of flames; he is said to live in Ulugh Od (Uluğ Od, the "Great Fire").

Abilities

Alaz is said to have the power of fire: he governs hearths and stoves, is described as sending spirits (İye) to all hearths, and is said to be able to make and cause fires on earth when angered. Fire under his domain is also described as purifying.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • condition
    disrespect toward fire or hearths

Wards

  • condition
    proper respect and reverence for fire and hearth in family and social life
  • other
    legal and social sanctions (historical enforcement such as penalties for disrespect described in the Great Law of Genghis Khan)
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İye

İye are Turkic spiritual proprietors or tutelary spirits understood as the unseen 'owners' or guardians of particular places, natural phenomena, objects, animals, households, or concepts. They mediate human relations with domains of the world and respond to human conduct—offering blessing when respected and retribution when violated.

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Sources
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    Alaz - Wikipedia. Wikipedia, entry 'Alaz'wiki
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    Alazne - Wikidata. Wikidata item Q12253067other
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    Aliazz (archive). Archive.org record 'aliazz'other
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