Kazakh TalesCentral Asian Folklore
Alpamysh the Hero
A legendary Kazakh warrior escapes seven years of captivity to reclaim his throne and his bride.
AlpamyshGulbarshin
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Kazakh TalesCentral Asian Folklore
Koblandy Batyr
A legendary Kypchak warrior and his magical horse defend their homeland against invading khans.
Koblandy BatyrKurtka
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Uzbek TalesCentral Asian Folklore
Avaz the Shepherd
A humble shepherd’s unwavering honesty leads him from the dusty steppes to the Khan’s royal court.
AvazThe Khan
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Turkic TalesCentral Asian Folklore
Dede Korkut Stories
Discover the epic heroic legends and timeless wisdom of the ancient Oghuz Turkic people.
Dede KorkutBoghach Khan
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Turkic TalesCentral Asian Folklore
Koroglu the Rebel
A legendary hero avenges his father’s blinding by leading a band of rebels against a tyrant.
Koroglu (Ali)Yusuf
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