Yalbuz

Yalbuz or Albuz, as an adjective Taz-Dagh (Tas-Tav, Taz-Tağ, Daz-Dağ, Taskıl Dağ or Tazkıl Dağ; means Bald Mountain), is a mysterious and legendary mountain in Turkic mythology.[1][2][3] It is also known as Mount Elbrus.

It is a concept of Turkic, and particularly Altai, folk mythology[1] related to witchcraft. According to legends, ravens, black eagles, witches and other paranormal creatures periodically gather on the "bald mountains". Mentions of Yalbuz can be found in various historical and literary sources, such as in the narratives of Altai. The exact origins and factual evidences of the concept are unclear.

Sources

  • Türk Mitolojisi Ansiklopedik Sözlük, Celal Beydili, Yurt Yayınevi

References

  1. ^ a b "Mount Elbrus". The Armchair Mountaineer. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  2. ^ "Yalbuz - definition - Encyclo". www.encyclo.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  3. ^ Tours, Iransafar (2021-11-10). "Alborz Mountain Range". Iran Safar. Retrieved 2026-05-05.


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