Malatya culture includes not only food, music and folk dances, but also legends, narratives and oral culture. Local legends and narratives known by names such as Old Malatya, Derme Suyu, Koca Vaiz are mentioned in sources.
These legends are parts of the city's memory passed down from generation to generation. Oral culture is one of the important sources that enable us to understand Malatya's history and identity.
Legends should be evaluated not as historical facts, but as folk narratives and elements of oral culture.