Type of heroes in heroic epics of the Turkic peoples


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Authors

  • G.T. Zhiembayeva
  • A.R. Mraemerova

Keywords:

heroic epic, hero type, hunter/sniper hero type, khan batyr, bi batyr type, shepherd batyr type.

Abstract

Heroic epics takea special place in the rich folklore heritage of the Turkic peoples, which has developed over many centuries. The main character of the epics is an unusual native hero. The best qualities are accumulated throughout the life of a representative of thesepeople, the main character of the epic –The Hero. In the epics, the place of a sniper, a hunter, a speaker, a hardworking, and a righteous hero is higher than everyone else than representatives of other social groups. The article considersthe types of heroes whose activity in the epics of the Turkic peoples is based on the unity of society and the country. In addition, the type of hunter/sniperhero who feeds his village, tribes with hunting, sniper, the type of batyr khanwho defeats evil and brings peace and justice to the country, the type of bi batyrwho solves problems and gives a fair solution, from small disputes to big disputes, the features of the types of Shepherd batyr who fought against injustice and discrimination of the evil rich are comprehensively analyzed and interpreted with examples from epics.

Published

30.06.2022

How to Cite

Zhiembayeva Г. ., & Mraemerova А. (2022). Type of heroes in heroic epics of the Turkic peoples. Bulletin of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Political Science. Regional Studies. Oriental Studies. Turkology Series., 139(2), 193–201. Retrieved from https://bulpolit.enu.kz/index.php/main/article/view/431

Issue

Section

Turkology