https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/ The tales of the Book of Dede Korkut, told in the voice of Dede Korkut himself, the wise bard of the Oghuz Turks. Each episode is one tale: how the boy Boghach earned his name by facing a bull, how Deli Dumrul dared to challenge the Angel of Death, and how Basat beat the one-eyed giant Tepegoz with wit rather than strength. The stories are inspired by the medieval epic and freshly retold in plain, modern English, narrated as if by the fire. Suitable for all ages. Best heard in order, starting with the Introduction. Also available in Turkish. en © 2026 Nodante 9cc998db-154a-5d7d-82c7-bfd1b8f887dc Tales of the Oghuz from the Book of Dede Korkut, told by the fire The tales of the Book of Dede Korkut, told in the voice of Dede Korkut himself, the wise bard of the Oghuz Turks. Each episode is one tale: how the boy Boghach earned his name by facing a bull, how Deli Dumrul dared to challenge the Angel of Death, and how Basat beat the one-eyed giant Tepegoz with wit rather than strength. The stories are inspired by the medieval epic and freshly retold in plain, modern English, narrated as if by the fire. Suitable for all ages. Best heard in order, starting with the Introduction. Also available in Turkish. Nodante Nodantemail@nodante.com https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/cover.jpghttps://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/ false serial Who was Dede Korkut, and where do these tales come from? A short introduction to the wise bard of the Oghuz, his kopuz and the twelve tales told for a thousand years. Start the series here. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#00-introduction dedekorkut-podcast-en-00-introduction Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0300 Introduction: Who Was Dede Korkut? trailer 155 false Because he has no children, Dirse Khan is seated in the black tent at the great feast. At last a son is born, and the boy earns his name by facing a raging bull. But forty jealous men poison his father's mind with lies. A tale of a mother who never stops searching and a son who forgives. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#01-boghach dedekorkut-podcast-en-01-boghach Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0300 Boğaç, Son of Dirse Khan full 1 647 false Deli Dumrul builds a bridge over a dry riverbed and forces travellers to pay to cross it. One day he challenges Azrael, the Angel of Death. When his life is at stake, his father and mother turn away, but his wife does not. A tale that makes you laugh and makes you think. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#02-deli-dumrul dedekorkut-podcast-en-02-deli-dumrul Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0300 Deli Dumrul, Son of Duha Koca full 2 516 false Born of a fairy and a shepherd, the one-eyed giant Tepegöz holds the Oghuz to ransom for years; no arrow can pierce him and no sword can cut him. Basat, raised by a lion and back from a distant raid, defeats the giant not with strength but with wit. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#03-tepegoz dedekorkut-podcast-en-03-tepegoz Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0300 How Basat Killed Tepegöz full 3 684 false While Salur Kazan is away hunting, the enemy lord Shokli Melik raids his camp; his wife Lady Burla and his son Uruz are taken captive. Only the shepherd Karajuk stands his ground with his sling and keeps the flocks safe. Together, khan and shepherd ride after the enemy and bring the family home. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#04-kazan-camp dedekorkut-podcast-en-04-kazan-camp Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0300 The Plundering of Salur Kazan's Camp full 4 575 false Promised to Banu Chichek since the cradle, Beyrek is taken captive on his wedding night. Sixteen years later he comes home disguised as a minstrel, draws the bow no one else can bend, and keeps his promise. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#05-bamsi-beyrek dedekorkut-podcast-en-05-bamsi-beyrek Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0300 Bamsi Beyrek, Son of Kam Bure full 5 540 false Salur Kazan takes his son Uruz to the borderlands to teach him courage. When Uruz is captured, his mother Lady Burla mounts her horse and rides out with the rescuers. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#06-uruz-captive dedekorkut-podcast-en-06-uruz-captive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0300 The Captivity of Uruz, Son of Kazan full 6 489 false Seeking a bride stronger than himself, Kan Turali fights a bull, a lion and a camel for Lady Seljan. When he is in danger, it is Seljan who saves him, and his real test is to overcome his pride. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#07-kan-turali dedekorkut-podcast-en-07-kan-turali Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0300 Kan Turali, Son of Kangli Koja full 7 433 false Yigenek's father has been in the dungeon of Duzmurd castle for sixteen years. Yigenek marches on the castle with the Oghuz lords, and it is the young Yigenek who faces the giant Direk Tekfur. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#08-yigenek dedekorkut-podcast-en-08-yigenek Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0300 Yigenek, Son of Kazilik Koja full 8 438 false Hurt by a joke of Kazan's, Begil withdraws to his own lands and is wounded while hunting. When the enemy seizes the moment, his young son Emren, who has never seen a battle, rides out to guard the border. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#09-emren dedekorkut-podcast-en-09-emren Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0300 Emren, Son of Begil full 9 452 false Learning that his elder brother Egrek is a prisoner in the castle of Alinja, Segrek leaves his own wedding to rescue him. The castle lord sets the two brothers against each other before they know who they are. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#10-segrek dedekorkut-podcast-en-10-segrek Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0300 Segrek, Son of Ushun Koja full 10 458 false Salur Kazan is taken prisoner and spends years at the bottom of a well, yet he refuses to mock the Oghuz. Uruz, the son his father once rescued, now comes to rescue his father. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#11-kazan-captive dedekorkut-podcast-en-11-kazan-captive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0300 Salur Kazan's Captivity and His Rescue by Uruz full 11 514 false The lords of the Outer Oghuz take offence at Kazan, and Aruz Koja turns their grudge into a war between brothers. Beyrek, who will not break his word, gives his life for the unity of the Oghuz. The last tale of the book. Music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0). Narrated with an AI voice. https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/en/podcast/#12-outer-oghuz dedekorkut-podcast-en-12-outer-oghuz Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0300 The Revolt of the Outer Oghuz and the Death of Beyrek full 12 514 false