KAZAKH FOLKLORE AND THE WORLDVIEW: TRADITIONS, SYMBOLS, AND IDENTITY
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Abstract
This article focuses on the concept of the “world picture” as reflected in Kazakh oral literature, examining its formation within a historical and cultural framework. The study investigates the diverse geographical motifs, and narrative themes present in Kazakh folklore, emphasizing their links to broader Turkic-Mongolian and Eurasian traditions. Through a comparative-typological lens, the research explores the structural and symbolic dimensions of epic storytelling. The analysis demonstrates how the “world picture” and cultural codes are interwoven in folklore, shaping collective memory and contributing to the evolution of sacred meanings. The results provide new perspectives on how oral heritage influences the ongoing development of cultural identity.
Keywords: world picture, Kazakh oral literature, folklore, Turkic-Mongolian traditions, Eurasian context, comparative-typological analysis, cultural codes, symbolism, identity.
