THE DEPICTION OF NATURE IN UZBEK RIDDLES: BASED ON THE SYMBOLISM OF WATER, EARTH (SOIL), WIND, AND CLOUD
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17394316Keywords:
riddle, oral folk literature, nature imagery, water, soil, wind, cloud, symbolic thinking, artistic expression, aesthetic perception, Uzbek folklore.Abstract
This article analyzes the artistic representation of nature in Uzbek folk riddles. Specifically, it explores the symbolic imagery of natural elements such as water, soil, wind, and clouds within riddles, revealing the worldview, metaphorical thinking, and aesthetic perceptions of the Uzbek people. Each element is examined through relevant riddle examples, highlighting their semantic and artistic features, metaphorical expressions, and spiritual significance in folklore. The article also sheds light on the Uzbek people's reverence for nature, traces of ancient beliefs, and the moral-aesthetic worldview reflected through riddles. The study emphasizes the educational and aesthetic value of nature imagery in oral folk literature.
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