According to the mythology, he is a moon god, and he has been living in sixth floor of the sky with Kun Ana, the sun goddess, who he is coupled with.
In Turkey, he is well known in modern times, Ay Dede is popular amongst children due to tales being told about him.
The mythology is more common amongst Siberian Turks, such as Altaians and Yakuts, who still have populations who actively practice Tengrism.
From ancient times, the Turkic people believed that humans had secret lunar powers (Aisar or Aysar).
Female pregnancy lasts about nine lunar months, and women often deliver during a full moon.