Kitab-i Dede Korkut, Collection of Turkmen Epics (15th century)

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Dede ("Grandfather") Korkut, the narrator

Just the Facts:

• Name: Kitab-i Dede Korkut
• Known as: The Book of Dede Korkut
• Dates: 15th century
• Place: Central Asia (?)
• Language: Oghuz Turkish
• What it is: collection of Turkmen epics

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