@article{2012,title={Warrior Training In Dede Korkut Stories},abstractNode={When it is considered that Dede Korkut Stories are the fundamental element of Turkish literature because of including the informations on Turkish traditions, beliefs and life style; it can be said that the Book of Dede Korkut Stories is the unique source of Turkish Literature besides being the crossing point compositon from legend to folk romans. It is because the life style of the Oguz Turks, told in the narratives, depends on the continuous struggle and movement, these struggles and movements take place on the plot of the these twelve stories. Oguz Turks struggled against not only nature but also enemy. So, being strong and a warrior are the factors in maintenece of their life style. The tough weather conditions, the continuous struggle against other tribes around and dealing with hunting have primary effects on establishing a warrior and fighter indentity. Based on these struggles, Dede Korkut Stories have lots of scenes in which the future expected warrior hero is raised. It is because nomadic tribes, like Oguz Turks, based on powerful men, male child has great importance. It is why the children especially male ones had a special training on saving their family members when they are refugee or when they have hard times in struggling against the other tribes. They have also trained on hunting and dealng with wild animals. In this study it is tried to define the messages of the stories related to the warrior training and the process of establishing a warrior character of Dede Korkut Stories`heroes.},author={Lütfü Kerem BAŞAR},year={2012},journal={Journal of Turkish Studies}}