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The Shahmaran Legend; a traditional narrative cherished and preserved through oral and written cultural traditions within Turkish storytelling, reaching the present day in various forms.【1】 The mythical creature known as Shahmaran or Shahmeran, described as having a human head—largely female—and a serpent’s body, derives from the Persian expression “Shah-i Mârân,” meaning “king of serpents.” In Semitic legends, this being is referred to as “Yamliha,” a name carrying the meanings “to rule” or “to

Battal Gazi Epic is an epic folk tale that recounts the military and religious campaigns of the historical hero Battal Gazi, who gained fame in the 8th century for his achievements during the Umayyad-Byzantine wars, in his efforts to spread and defend Islam. This work is also known by various titles such as Menakıb-ı Gaazavâtı -ı Seyyid Battal Gazi, Hikayet-i Seyyid Battal Gazi, Seyyid Battal Gazi Menkıbeleri, and Kitab-ı Battal Gazi. Its longest and most complete title is recorded as "Hazret-i