MORAL VALUES AND IDEALS IN EPIC TRADITIONS THE PEOPLES OF CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
Central Asia, Moral Values, epic traditions, «Avesta», Firdausi, «Shahname», Alisher Navoi, «Hamsa».Abstract
This article explores the rich palette of moral values in the Eastern Epic tradition, which over the centuries have had a strong influence not only on literature, but also on the development of philosophical thought, and has become a dominant factor in the formation of the Eastern mentality of the peoples of Central Asia. Such high moral values are vividly reflected in the ancient manuscripts of the «Avesta», in the works of «Shahnameh» by Firdousi, «Hamsa» by Alisher Navoi and other texts. This study highlights how ancient epic traditions are reflected in philosophical and literary works, which are characterized by high ideological and artistic perfection and a deep humanistic trend, which have retained their important moral significance.
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