The architect of city legends : the Great Sinan
Author
Korkmaz, G. Ezgi
Date
2003Source Title
Milli Folklor
Print ISSN
1300-3984
Volume
8
Issue
59
Pages
23 - 26
Language
Turkish
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Abstract
In this study, the traditional definition of legend and its characteristics are compared with that of city legends, moving from three legends about the Great Architect Sinan that are told in the city. It is also examined that under which circumstances and why these legends have emerged in the city as well as their functions in the city life.