ANTHROPOGENETIC MYTHONYMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LINGUISTICS

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This article explores the significant role of anthropogenetic mythonyms (mythological figures embodying human-like traits or origins) in shaping cultural narratives and reflecting societal values in both English and Uzbek linguistics. By examining a range of figures, including the Devil/Shayton and Alvasti (representing temptation and misfortune), Solomon/Sulaymon (embodying wisdom and justice), Giant/Dev (symbolizing power and adversity), Hercules and Rustam (heroic archetypes), and Prometheus and Khizr (representing enlightenment and self-sacrifice), the article demonstrates how these figures transcend their original narratives to become powerful cultural touchstones. The analysis reveals how these mythonyms are not merely characters in stories but dynamic forces that influence language through proverbs, phraseologisms, and comparative expressions, shaping our understanding of human nature, morality, and the complex interplay between good and evil. The article highlights both the universal themes reflected in these figures and the culturally specific nuances that emerge in their linguistic manifestations, illustrating the enduring power of myth to inform and enrich human communication across diverse cultural landscapes.