THE SYSTEM OF TRADITIONAL EPITHETS IN RUSSIAN AND UZBEK FOLKLORE TRADITIONS

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  • Gulkhayo Laziz qizi Qahhorova

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Keywords:
folklore, fixed epithets, Russian tradition, Uzbek tradition, imagery, language, cultural memory.
Abstract

This article is devoted to a comparative analysis of fixed epithets in Russian and Uzbek folklore traditions. It examines their functions, structural features, and semantic load. Special attention is given to the role of epithets in shaping the national worldview and preserving cultural memory.

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2026-06-08
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