PATRIOTISM AND FIGHTING SPIRIT IN EPIC WORKS: ON THE EXAMPLE OF UZBEK WAR DASTANS

Authors

  • Bobur Elmurodov Independent Researcher of the Armed Forces Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

patriotism, fighting spirit, “Yusuf and Akhmad”, dualistic elements.

Abstract

Mythology, history and literature, traditions and values of each nation are reflected in the core of folklore. Because the ancient tones, identity and character of the people's psyche develop through the examples of folk oral creativity. This article examines the scenes of patriotism, courage and fighting spirit reflected in the Uzbek war dastan “Yusuf and Akhmad” (“Yusuf bilan Ahmad”). This dastan was analyzed comparatively with battle scenes from other Turkic sources. Studying the bravery of heroes in these epics serves to increase the sense of patriotism and courage of military personnel.

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2024-01-28

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PATRIOTISM AND FIGHTING SPIRIT IN EPIC WORKS: ON THE EXAMPLE OF UZBEK WAR DASTANS. (2024). American Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, 24, 96-100. https://ajird.journalspark.org/index.php/ajird/article/view/934