History Of Proverb Studies And Modern Paremiological Approaches

This article analyzes the main stages in the history of the scientific study of proverbs as well as modern paremiological approaches. It highlights the formation of paremiology as an independent scholarly field beginning from the 19th century and examines the contributions of such scholars as Karl F. V. Wander, V. Dal, Archer Taylor, R. Norrick, and A. Prahlad to the study of proverbs. The article also discusses the scientific views of Wolfgang Mieder and Lutz Röhrich in contemporary paremiology, the concept of the “paremiological minimum,” and the functional significance of proverbs in social life. Proverbs are interpreted as important expressions of national mentality, cultural memory, and axiological value systems. Special attention is given to proverbs related to family relations and values, which are analyzed from a linguocultural perspective, revealing their educational and social importance.