Open AccessCOMPARATIVE AN TIVE ANALYSIS OF EPIC HELPERS IN ENGLISH AND SIS OF EPIC HELPERS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK FOLKLORE
Author(s) -
Sarvinoz Khikmatovna Akhmedova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
scientific reports of bukhara state university
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2181-1466
DOI - 10.52297/2181-1466/2021/5/3/8
Subject(s) - folklore , uzbek , epic , mythology , literature , islam , history , representation (politics) , sociology , anthropology , gender studies , art , linguistics , philosophy , political science , law , archaeology , politics
Introduction. Uzbek and English people live in different continents, however the similarity in subjects, classification and representation of heroes can be observed in their folklore. Fairy tales, myths, legends, epics reflect the lifestyle, culture, beliefs and worldview of each nation. They embody national aspects for sure. National identities are reflected in images of protagonists and helpers in any genre of folklore. Research methods. Awareness of other cultures demands investigations in many spheres, including literature and folklore. Comparative-typological and historical-comparative analysis of the image of epic helper are the main methods used in our research. Results and discussions. The image of the patron saint heroes is rooted in pre-Islamic.