Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
cilt.6, sa.1, ss.43-60, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
As it contents concrete and abstract values of a culture, the folklore is very crucial for national identity. It demonstrates every historical and cultural points of life. The folklore has got many subjects and studies those subject in many various ways. Prayer is one of those topics that folklore is interested in. As it is known, prayer has been performed since the human was created. Besides, it is a fact that prayer is also an important topic for oral literature. When people chatting and getting related they need to use pleasing speeches and words which are named as prayer as they carry positive effects. Kurdish oral literature is strong and very rich in terms of prayer. Prayers have been used among kurds for a long time and they have become daily and common phrases. Prayers differ from region to region as well. Through this present we would like talk about prayer importance in kurdish folklore, especially in Hekarî cultural tradition in terms of folklore science.