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Epic of Koroghlu

The Epic of Koroghlu is a story that people in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran have been telling for a very long time. It goes like this:

Once upon a time, there was a brave man named Koroghlu. He lived in a place called Khorasan, which is now part of Iran. Koroghlu was very strong and skilled in combat, but he was also known for being very wise and just.

One day, the evil ruler of Khorasan decided that he wanted to kill Koroghlu. But instead of doing it himself, he sent his army to capture him. Koroghlu fought the soldiers off and escaped to the mountains.

While he was hiding in the mountains, Koroghlu met a group of people who were being oppressed by another evil ruler. Koroghlu decided to help them and became their leader. Together, they fought the bad ruler and his army and won many battles.

Over time, Koroghlu became famous for his bravery and wisdom. People started to sing songs about him and his adventures, and his legend grew. Even today, people still tell stories and sing songs about Koroghlu and his heroic deeds.