The epic “Daredevils of Sassoun” consists of four parts or branches, each of which is named after a generation of heroes: “Sanasar and Baghdasar”, “Mets Mher” (Great Mher), “David of Sassoun” and “Pokr Mher” (Little Mher).

First heroes of the epic, Sanasar and Baghdasar, were the sons of Tsovinar, the daughter of the Armenian king Gagik. Before leaving her native land, Tsovinar drinks a whole handful and then half a handful of water from the magical source of Katnaghbyur. From the first handful of water was born a large and strong Sanasar, and from the half a handful was born small Baghdasar. Brothers grow up and become stronger. They fight against the caliph’s army, defeat him and escape from the rule of the caliph of Baghdad. The brothers return to their native Sassoun and build a fortress, fortify and improve their city.