Out of forty-one available folk songs of the Armenian epic Sasna Tsrer (Arm. Daredevils of Sassoun), 15 samples belong to the most beloved hero, David. David’s songs are grouped into three types according to their content: (a) songs in which the hero collects information about his ancestors and plans his actions, (b) songs that uncover his psychological state, and (c) songs that present him as a strong personality confident in his plans and actions.

Keywords“Sasna Tsrer” epic songs David’s songs operatic dramaturgy melodic contour.