The Spiritual Heritage of Karakalpak Heroic Epics and Their Role in The Education of Youth
Abstract
This article analyzes the historical, cultural, and philosophical content of Karakalpak folk epics. The study examines the origins, performance traditions, and genre characteristics of epics as an important part of Karakalpak oral folklore. It also highlights the ideas of patriotism, bravery, justice, and freedom reflected in the epics “Alpomish,” “Edige,” and “Qirq qiz.” The research results show that Karakalpak folk epics play a significant role in shaping the historical memory, spiritual values, and national identity of the people.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies
Folklore
Mythology
and Literature Studies
Turkic and Altaic Linguistics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research
- Volume
- 06
- Issue
- 03
- Pages
- 17–19
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN