There are twelve stories making up the Book of Korkut, written after the Turkish conversion to Islam, and generally "marketing" Islam as the religion of good, and everything else as the religions or beliefs of evil. The heroes in each story are good Muslims vanquishing the Infidels.
Boghach Khan, Son of Dirse Khan, is the story of a miraculous birth. As an adult Boghach Khan was a revered and unbeatable warrior who was given a Princedom for his bravery and heroism. His father, Dirse Khan, was tricked into attempting to kill his son but his life had been saved by his mother, who had seen through the trickery. He is the creator of the stories that follow.
How Salur Kazan's House was Pillaged is the tale of the Infidel King Shokli of Georgia's raid on the encampment of Salur Kazan whilst they were on a hunting party and the encampment was left unattended. Karajuk is a shepherd, and he bravely agrees to to with Kazan to find Shokli and capture him. Kazan's wife and son are also portrayed in a positive light when they are courageous and resolute despite having been captured by Shokli's men' they give away nothing of Kazan's whereabouts despite considerable threat to their own safety.
Bamsi Beyrek of the Grey Horse is the story of Prince Bay Bure's young son. He proves himself a worthy young man and a brave one too, earning himself the name Bamsi Beyrek. He is also a ladies' man and wins the hand and the love of Lady Chicheck, despite the fact that her brother is entirely opposed to a relationship or a union between them. Bamsi Beyrek is captured by Shokli and his men and is imprisoned for sixteen years; news reaches him that his love is being given to another man, and he is driven to escape by this fear of losing her. He finds her and wins her back.
How Prince Uruz, Son of Prince Kazan, was Taken Prisoner, is the story of Salur Kazan's realization that although his son is now sixteen years old, he has yet to experience fighting in any kind of battle or action at all. Kazan and his son, Uruz, are attacked by Infidels whilst they are out hunting. Uruz joins in the fighting but due to his inexperience he is captured and taken hostage. Lady Burla and Kazan track the Infidels down and overpower the Infidels, freeing Uruz, and defeating three Infidel kings. King Bughachuck is beheaded as a result.
Wild Dumrul, Son of Dukha Koja, tells the tale of how Wild Dumrul caused offense to Allah by challenging Azrael, an angel in the Abrahamic religions similar to the Angel Gabriel iin Christianity. Dumrul sees the error he has made and is able to negotiate with Allah; he will be allowed to live but only if he can find someone to die in his place. Dumrul asks his parents to take his place but they refuse to, but his wife agrees to die in his stead. Dumrul then asks Allah to take pity on his wife and spare her life. Allah blesses them both with one hundred and forty years of life.
Kan Turali, Son of Kanli Koja, Kan Turali, eloquently describes the occasion of Kan Turali's winning the heart and hand in marriage of the Infidel Princess Saljan of Trebizond by defeating a bull, a camel and a lion solo, with his bare hands. However, although Saljan's father is initially in favor of their union, he changes his mind and dispatches six hundred warriors to kill Kan Turali. The Princess, who is insanely in love with Kan Turali, helps him to defeat her father and his men, and the two marry shortly afterwards.
Yigenek, Son of Kazilik Koja, describes the capture of Kazilik Koja by the Infidel King Direk of Arshuvan as his is attempting to carry out a raid on Duzmurd Castle, overlooking the Black Sea. He is held prisoner for the next sixteen years and consequently is not present in his own son's life; his son, Yigenek, grows up without his father but also not knowing that the reason for his absence is that he is being held a prisoner. He finds out that his father is still alive and requests permission to rescue him. Bayindir Khan gives this permission and Yigenek defeats King Direk .
How Basat Killed Goggle-eye is the amusing title given to a story about Basat, who was raised by a lioness, is raised with his "brother" Goggle-eye, whose father was a human but whose mother was a peri , a beautiful winged spirit creature. Goggle-eye terrorizes the Oghuz by demanding a constant supply of sheep for him to eat, and when the supply of sheep runs out he demands young men for his consumption instead. One of the Oghuz women convinces Basat to fight Goggle-eye, and he manages to defeat him.
Emren, Son of Begil, is the story of Beghil's installation as the warden of Georgia for Bayindir Khan, and of his descent into rebellion when he feels that the Khan has slighted him. Begil breaks his leg as a result of a hunting accident, and news of his injury reaches King Shokli who sees an opportunity to attack a defenseless man. Begil's son, Emren, takes his fathers' armor and leads his men in defense of him. Emren prays for strength and his prayers are answered. He also manages to convince King Shokli to convert to Islam, which leads to a reconciliation between Begil and Bayindir Khan.
Segrek, Son of Ushun Koja, is the tale of Ushun Koja's eldest son, Egrek, and his capture near Julfa, the administrative capital of Azerbaijan, by the Black King. He is imprisoned in the dungeon at Alinja Tower, the largest fortress in the region. Segrek grows up completely unaware of his brother's captivity, but learns about it when some boys he knows begin teasing him about it. His parents do not want him to attempt to avenge this or to find Egrek in an attempt to free him, and so they arrange a marriage for him; their plan backfires because he refuses to sleep with his wife until he has learned of what has become of his brother. Segrek makes his way to the Black King's castle, defeating many of the Black King's men. The Black King promises that he will release Egrek if he can help him to deal with this unknown warrior. Segrek and Egrek recognize each other immediately and instead of fighting off the mysterious assailant, Egrek joins his younger brother in fighting the Black King. The brothers defeat him together and return home victorious.
How Salur Kazan was Taken Prisoner and How His Son Uruz Freed Him is the story of Salur Kazan's capture at Trebizond and his imprisonment in Tomanin Castle, an ancient structure dating back over one million years ago. He refused to bow down to the Infidels, instead taunting them. His son, Uruz, grows up without any knowledge of his father, but when he finds out that he is imprisoned he forms an army of nobles and leads them to rescue Salur Kazan. They attack the Ayasofia, the mosque, in Trebizond. Salur is charged with the task of protecting the castle from the attackers, but once he finds out who they are, he doesn't kill them, but joins them, and together, father and son attack the Infidels before returning home together.
How the Outer Oghuz Rebelled Against the Inner Oghuz and How Beyrek Died ties up many lose ends in the stories. The Outer Oghuz rebel against Kazan Khan because they feel that they have been slighted, and that he favors the Inner Oghuz; in short their noses have been put out of joint and they feel the need to avenge this. Kazan's uncle, Uruz, is leading the rebellion, and is determined to get his son-in-law Beyrek to join him When Beyrek refuses, he kills him. Kazan wishes to avenge his death and so he and his forces defeat Uruz. The rebels surrender and the two sides are reconciled.
