Burkut (Bürküt or Merküt) is the eagle god in Turkic mythology.
The eagle is considered to be the icon of the khagans and khans or the symbol of the guardian spirit and justice.
In Sakha (Yakut) culture, the eagle is portrayed on top of the Ulukayın (Tree of Earth).
In the ceremony of sacrifice, a kam (shaman) chants verses of prayer and summons all the spirits he knows.
Among a kind of Turkish folk dance named Halay is the Anatolian "Kartal Halayı" (eagles dance), "Karakuş" (the black bird) and "Karakustana" figures with bravery as the main theme are the figures known as the eagle position.