NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF METAPHORS AND EPITHETS IN THE LANGUAGE OF EPICS

Qo‘qon DPI Ilmiy xabarlar jurnali 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pulatov Bekzod Yakubovich
DOI: 10.70728/qdpi.v08.i01.034
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Abstract

This study investigates the national characteristics of metaphors and epithets in epic languages, drawing on examples from the Old English epic Beowulf and the Uzbek heroic epic Alpamysh. Through a comparative lens, it examines how these literary devices reflect cultural, historical, and societal values unique to their respective traditions. Findings indicate that English metaphors and epithets emphasize Germanic warrior ethos, fate, and natural hostility, while Uzbek ones highlight nomadic resilience, communal harmony, and vibrant natural symbolism. The analysis reveals both universal heroic motifs and distinct national flavors, contributing to understandings of cross-cultural literary expression

Fields of Study & Subjects

Comparative and World Literature Language Metaphor and Cognition Language and Culture

Publication details

Journal / source
Qo‘qon DPI Ilmiy xabarlar jurnali
Volume
8
Issue
01
Pages
262–267
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN