SYNERGETIC ANALYSIS OF AZERBAIJANI TURK FUNERAL RITUALS

Examining Azerbaijani Turk rituals through the lens of synergetic—a theory developed by Hermann Haken that explores how complex systems self-organize and maintain order through the interaction of many elements—is known as a synergetic analysis. It is simpler to comprehend how customs evolve, adapt, and preserve social harmony in shifting contexts when it comes to culture and folklore. This paper examines Azerbaijani Turk funeral rituals through the theoretical framework of synergetic, a scientific paradigm that explains how complex systems achieve order through interaction and self-organization. Death, as a social and emotional disruption, generates instability within the community; however, through ritual practices, this instability transforms into collective balance and harmony. The study identifies the main order parameters—faith, collective solidarity, and purification—and shows how these regulate the system of mourning. Azerbaijani funeral rituals are interpreted as self-organizing cultural structures that restore order, reinforce identity, and maintain social and spiritual equilibrium.