The Manifestation of Mythological Imagers in Poetry in Modern Uzbek Poetry

This article examines the poetic depiction of mythological images in contemporary Uzbek poetry. In particular, it is analyzed how the images of the fairy and Khizr in the imagination of the ancient people perform an aesthetic function in the poetry of contemporary poets - Halima Akhmedova, Guli Askarova, Iqbol Mirzo, Erkin Azam, how national and universal ideas are expressed through these images. It is highlighted that mythological images appear in poetry not only as an artistic symbol, but also as a symbol representing human spiritual experiences, hopes, and moral values. The study reveals the harmony of mythological images with modern poetic thinking and their place in today's literary process.