Aldar kose

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Aldar kose, (native name Kazakh: Алдар көсе/Aldar köse) is a Kazakh folk fairy tale and name of main character.[1] He is the collective image of the sly but very kind man. In fairy tales he is a swindler, cheating the greedy rich, evil Khans and helping the poor and weak people.[2][3] The Historical Dictionary of Kazakhstan refers to him as a "creative liar".[4]

Postage stamp of Kazakhstan with Aldar kose, 2003

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