THE THEMATIC CLASSIFICATION AND ARTISTIC FUNCTION OF PROVERBS IN THE EPIC "BALOGARDON"

The article examines the theoretical foundations of Uzbek folk epic poetry, its historical development and types, and analyzes the epic “Balogardon” (the version by Fozil Yuldosh ugli), which belongs to the “Goroghli” cycle. The ten proverbs used in the epic are divided by meaning into six thematic groups: prudence and vigilance, creativity, risk-taking, generosity, agility, and ownership and experience. The artistic function of proverbs within the plot is shown through the conflict between Ahmadbek and Goroghli. The results can be used in the study of paremiological units in epics.