EXPRESSION OF UZBEK FOLKLORE PATTERNS IN HISTORICAL WRITTEN SOURCES

This article analyzes the reflection of Uzbek folklore in historical written sources. The emergence of Uzbek folklore has a unique history. Examples of different folklore genres can be found in historical written sources that have come down to us. They indicate that the role of folkloric works in the life of past ancestors is incomparable. On this topic, Mahmud Koshgari's “Devonu lexicotit turk” serves as a rich source. The article analyzes some of the proverbs in “Devon”