THE SYSTEM OF MYTHOLOGICAL PATRONAGE IN UZBEK SHAMANIC RITUALS AND ITS SYMBOLIC MEANING
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Uzbek shamanism, mythological patronage, shamanic incantations, ancestral spirits, Turkic mythology, symbolic imagery, sacred ritual, dualistic worldview.Abstract
This article explores the system of mythological patronage as a significant structural and symbolic component of Uzbek shamanic rituals. Drawing on folkloric and ethnographic sources, the study analyzes the functions of mythological patrons—such as saints, ancestral spirits, fairies, and other supernatural beings—invoked in shamanic incantations. Particular attention is paid to the ritual and symbolic roles of these figures in enhancing the shaman’s spiritual authority and reinforcing the sacred efficacy of ritual practices. The article also examines the semantic transformations of certain mythological images within the framework of Turkic dualistic worldview, highlighting the dynamic interaction between benevolent and malevolent forces in shamanic belief systems.
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