Evlilik Geleneklerinde Özel Rituel: Kahramanmaraş Gelin Hamamı


CERANOĞLU M., ÖZSAN M.

Folklor / Edebiyat, vol.26, no.103, pp.707-733, 2020 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 103
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.22559/folklor.1208
  • Journal Name: Folklor / Edebiyat
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.707-733
  • Keywords: bride, bath, hammam, Kahramanmaras, marriage, ritual
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Bath; is the place where different rituals are performed beyond the purpose of bathing, cleansing and healing. As in the past, the Turkish bath (hammam) has a significant place in our social culture. Turkish bath tradition with its long history has been shaped according to the customs and traditions of each society. The Turkish bath tradition has also been practiced for different purposes in the Turkish culture. In addition to the purposes such as cleaning and health, the bridal bath prepared for brides as a marriage tradition is the most special and remarkable functions of the Turkish bath culture.