Folkloric Motifs in the Lyric Poetry of Alisher Navoiy

Abstract

In the lyrical poetry of Alisher Navoiy, folkloric motifs are employed extensively. As a keen observer of oral folk creativity, the great poet skillfully incorporated elements of folk applied arts and traditional customs into his verse. Concepts derived from oral folklore are utilized in lyrical works to convey the emotional and psychological state of the lover. This article examines the scholarly activity of the Navoi scholar Natan Mallaev, particularly his studies on the manifestation of national elements in Navoiy’s lyrics. It further analyzes the concepts of folk rituals and customs reflected in Navoiy’s ghazals and discusses their interpretation in Mallaev’s research.