COMPARATIVE LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF MYTHOLOGICAL UNITS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Keywords:
mythological units, comparative linguistics, English language, Uzbek language, cultural linguisticsAbstract
This paper presents a comprehensive comparative linguistic analysis of
mythological units in English and Uzbek languages, examining their structural,
semantic, and cultural dimensions. Drawing on contemporary research in cultural
linguistics and comparative mythology, the study identifies key categories of
mythological vocabulary including mythonyms, theonyms, cosmonyms, and
demononyms. Through systematic analysis of etymological origins, semantic features,
and cultural functions, the research reveals both universal patterns and language
specific characteristics. English mythological units predominantly derive from Greek
Roman and Germanic traditions, while Uzbek mythological vocabulary reflects Turkic,
Persian, and Islamic influences. Both languages exhibit similar cognitive mechanisms
in mythological conceptualization, demonstrating the interplay between universal
cognitive constraints and cultural variation in linguistic systems.
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