This figure is a legendary sage, bard ( ozan ), and advisor. He names children based on their heroic deeds. He also offers prayers at the end of each tale.
The narratives combine verse and prose. This combination captures a change from ancient nomadic myths to early Islamic values. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Book of Dede Korkut Dede Korkut / Rusça Seçme Hikayeler
The oral tradition of the tales dates back to the 6th or 7th century. The stories were probably written down in the 14th or 15th century. This figure is a legendary sage, bard ( ozan ), and advisor