Abstract:

There are five sources that have been identified to this day, including Orhun Abideleri, Kutadgu Bilig, Divânü Lügat-it Türk, Şecere-i Terâkime, Şehnâme. In addition to these sources, it can also be shown the work of the Long Firdevsî named Solomon. In the work, the picture of Alp Er Tunga, who he is, death, son, Hz. The struggle with Solomon, the struggle, the power, the assistant elements he possesses (the spirit, the sword, the faith) are discussed and important information about the story is included. Destans are the memory spaces that form the historical and cultural memory of a nation as a reflection of collective awareness. The success of the Turkish people, who has been able to come to this day by writing stories throughout history, is undoubtedly thanks to the leaders with the characteristics of courage, determination, strength, strength, mind, wisdom, advanced vision. In this sense, the hero of the Saka Turks, Alp Er Tunga, who was blessed by God and sent to the earth, thanks to his special powers, has made his name to history with his success. Alp Er Tunga, with the philosophy of life, is an outward, warrior, alp hero type and is able to raise the well-being of the nation, to realize the mefkûr of the Turkish cihan rule, etc. He has fought for the purposes throughout his life.

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