While the specific historical story behind the lyrics is not definitively documented, the song is deeply rooted in the oral traditions of Anatolia. There is a physical "Yılan Dağı" (Snake Mountain) located in the Tunceli province, between Hozat and Ovacık.
, who released a popular version on the album Türkülerimiz . Yilan Dagina Kar
, who is also credited with composing or arranging the music for some versions. While the specific historical story behind the lyrics