Folklorist Mamatqul Jo'rayev And Uzbek Mythology

Studying the historical foundations of oral folk art, which represents a valuable legacy of our ancestors’ intellectual heritage, remains a relevant and significant task. In particular, the study of myths and the discipline that examines them—mythology—allows for a deeper understanding of ancient perceptions and the roots of the people's worldview. This article highlights the research of folklorist Mamatkul Jo‘rayev on the formation and evolutionary development of Uzbek mythology.