Tübän Atı

Tübän Atı is a term used in Turkic languages, specifically Crimean Tatar, to refer to the lower, or "nether" world. It's a concept similar to the underworld or the land of the dead found in many mythologies and religions. Tübän Atı is more than just a geographical location; it's often associated with spirits, ancestors, and the forces of darkness or chaos, depending on the specific cultural context. In Crimean Tatar folklore, the world is often depicted as a three-tiered structure: the upper world inhabited by deities, the middle world inhabited by humans, and the lower world, Tübän Atı. This lower realm can be a place of punishment, a resting place for souls, or a source of both danger and power. The exact characteristics and inhabitants of Tübän Atı vary depending on the specific tale or belief system within the Crimean Tatar community.