Dede Korkut stands beside Salur Kazan through raid and ransom, captivity and rescue — the old sage counseling the mightiest Oghuz warrior, then taking up his kopuz to sing each deed into eternal glory.
Dede Korkut gave Bamsi Beyrek his name after the young hero's first great deed, and later played a pivotal role in rescuing him from sixteen years of captivity among the infidels.
Dede Korkut serves as the trusted sage and counselor at Bayındır Khan's court, the ancient voice whose wisdom the Khan of Khans heeds in every crisis that befalls the Oghuz.
When the monstrous Tepegöz terrorized the Oghuz, devouring their warriors, Dede Korkut counseled the people and foretold how the one-eyed giant might be overcome.
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