Turkic mythology originates from the ancient Turkic peoples of Central Asia and reflects a worldview shaped by nomadic life and close contact with nature. These myths center on sky gods, ancestral spirits, sacred animals, and the balance between the upper, middle, and underworlds. Shamanism played a key role in ritual practices and storytelling. Turkic myths express themes of creation, heroism, and spiritual journeys. Scholars study this mythology to understand early Turkic culture, belief systems, and their influence on later traditions.