This article is investigating archaic motif of the saint tree in the Kyrgyz epic through a comparison of world folklore materials. This research aims to show an artistic image of archaic motifs in the Kyrgyz epic in mythological and poetic contexts. Objectives of the study were to determine formation and development of epic, the role of archaic motifs by using the comparative-typological methods in the folklore study. Research results are useful for the folklore studies in the philological aspect, particularly in the epic studies. The relevance of the chosen topic is associated with the study of ancient poems and folk works from the modern point of view, and the concept of human values through the prism of folklore heritage.
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