THE FORMATION OF THE CULT OF THE NUMBER SEVEN IN UZBEK ETHNOCULTURE AND ITS SEMANTIC SYSTEM IN FOLKLORE
Keywords:
Uzbek folklore, ethnoculture, magical numbers, number seven, mythology, numerology, ritual, oral tradition, epic, imagery system, seven robbers, seven climates.Abstract
This article analyzes the formation and development of numerical concepts in Uzbek ethnoculture, focusing on the magical number seven, its mythological origins, and its poetic functions in folklore. The study reveals the symbolic and semantic meanings of the number seven in ancient cosmogonic beliefs, Zoroastrian views, Islamic mythology, folk tales, epics, customs, rituals, and linguistic units. Through various examples, it is demonstrated that the model of “seven” plays a significant role in shaping the traditional worldview, ritual thinking, and artistic imagery of the Uzbek people.
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