A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SPELLONYMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK FAIRY TALES

Abstract

Fairy tales, as highly artistic examples of folk oral creativity, also reflect the worldview, beliefs, values, and culture of a nation. In particular, the magical, mythical, and mystical beings that appear in fairy tales — known as spellonyms — play an important role in determining the dynamics of the plot and in shaping moral and aesthetic views. Studying spellonyms in fairy tales comparatively across two languages provides opportunities to understand the unique features of different nations, to comprehend universal ideas, and to become closely acquainted with a nation’s values and moral norms.