Abstract
KARGIS (CURSE) IN THE TURKISH FOLK SONGS OF BLACK SEA REGION
“Kargıs” is a word which is used for the routines which are maintained within a custom as a “curse”.
Before the acceptance of Islam, the routines which are called “alkıs/kargıs”, are started to be called “prayer and curse” with the effects of Islam after the acceptance of Islam. The curse that people who feel helpless, who suffer, and who have been wicked are said to be relieved gives originality to the word and strengthens the expression.
Like “alkış” (prayers), commotion is one of our verbal culture elements that not only support the dynamics of social life but also show us the power of language and its effect on human beings with its widespread use. In oral culture, people not only believe in the magical power of words, they feel it. In this context, as long as “alkış” and “kargış” is uttered with its socio-linguistic and socio-psychological aspects, only a speech act does not take place. At the same time, the "magical power" of the word and its effect on human beings is revealed. It is believed that the words we use to express our feelings such as joy, love, happiness and gratitude have positive power. The words we use in expressing feelings and thoughts such as hatred, grudge, helplessness and anger are also thought to contain a negative power. Therefore, alkış and kargış are concepts that have an impact both in terms of language and psychology and are worth studying.
The tradition for singing alkıs and kargıs has been carried on thousands of years among the Turkish people. The Turkish folk songs are one of the best alternatives to express alkış and kargış best.
In this study, the kargış in the Black Sea folk songs were examined.
Keywords
In the Turkish folk songs of Black Sea, Kargıs, Curse.
