GOROGLI TURKUM EPISTLES: ANALYSIS OF MAIN AND AUXILIARY IMAGES

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of primary and supporting characters in the Goʻroʻgʻli epic cycle. It begins by exploring the mythic, ritual, and psychological dimensions of the epic hero Goʻroʻgʻli. Next, the dramatic roles of antagonists, allies, and romantic figures are examined, including their conflicts and resolution strategies. Character interactions are visualized through semantic mapping, and mythic motifs and archetypes are analyzed in both local and universal contexts. The national and socio-cultural setting is discussed, alongside innovative contemporary approaches (feminist, postcolonial, psychoanalytic). The findings aim to deepen understanding of the epics using modern methodologies and reinforce their significance in collective memory