Grey Wolf legend symbolizes honor and motherhood of Turkic peoples. Ergenekon legend tells of Turks trapped for four centuries. Oghuz Khagan legend represents common ancestor of Turkic peoples
Turkish mythology encompasses all myths, legends and stories of Turks. Tengri is considered the most important god in Turkish mythology. Epics describe common values and historical events in Turkish culture
Destan is an epic poem in minstrel literature about lovers, heroes and daily life. Resembles koşma but differs in quatrain form and melody. Uses rhyme scheme abab cccb eeeb