THE SYSTEM OF CHARACTERS IN UZBEK SHAMANIC LEGENDS
Ilhomjon Darmonov
Research on Uzbek folklore and dialects: practice, methodology, new approaches May 30, 2026 DOI: 10.52773/tsuull.conf.2026.23.05/lncq8085 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Shamanism |
| Key points | Argues that the system of characters in Uzbek shamanic legends is an important component of oral folk creativity with cultural and spiritual significance. |
Abstract
This article analyzes the system of characters in Uzbek shamanic legends from the perspective of folklore studies. The main characters found in shamanic legends – such as shamans, spirits, ancestors, natural forces, and mythological beings – are examined in terms of their literary and semantic features. The study also explains the close connection between these characters and the ancient worldview, religious beliefs, and ritual traditions of the people. As a result of the research, the system of characters in shamanic legends is evaluated as an important component of oral folk creativity, and their cultural and spiritual significance is revealed.
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| Cognitive Neuroscience, Shamanism and the Rock Art of Native California | 1998 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| From Culture to Experience: Shamanism in the Pages of the Soviet Anti-Religious Press | 2020 | Historical analysis | |
| Anthropology, Shamanism, and Alternate Ways of Knowing–Being in the World: One Anthropologist's Journey of Discovery and Transformation | 2010 | Reflective essay or personal narrative |