Abstract
<jats:p>Myths, which emerged throughout history as products of the ways individuals and societies lived, carry the cultural codes of the communities from which they originated. In modern narratives, and particularly in poetry, mythological images are employed as tools of imagery and aesthetic expression, offering reflections on both art and society. Examining the use of mythological imagery in Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar’s poetry is especially significant, as it helps illustrate intellectual approaches that seeking to synthesize Eastern and Western civilization, providing a concrete example of this cultural and artistic integration. Indeed, Tanpinar, who incorporated mythological elements from both Eastern and Western cultural traditions into his poetry, used them to enrich the aesthetic dimension of his art. Through dreamlike imagery, he reflected the modern synthesis of East and West in his work, bringing these two civilizations into closer dialogue with one another. This study first examines the mythological images employed in Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar’s poetry through a text-centered analysis. The findings are then evaluated within the context of the poet’s understanding of poetry and art. Based on these analyses and evaluations, the study explores how the expression of mythological motifs, which are shaped by the cultural codes of Eastern and Western civilizations, is aestheticized in a manner consistent with Tanpinar’s artistic vision.</jats:p>