SYMBOLISM, METAPHOR, AND CULTURAL IDENTITY IN NAVOI’S WORKS: A LINGUOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
Symbolism, metaphor, linguocultural analysis, cultural identity, Alisher Navoi, cognitive metaphor, national worldview, figurative language, Turkic literature, cultural codes, conceptual mapping.Abstract
This study examines symbolism and metaphor in the works of Alisher Navoi from a linguocultural perspective, focusing on how figurative language reflects cultural values and national identity in classical Turkic literature. The research is based on selected texts from Khamsa, Lison ut-Tayr, and Hayrat ul-Abror. The methodology combines qualitative textual analysis with cognitive and linguocultural approaches to identify conceptual patterns and culturally marked imagery. The findings reveal that Navoi’s figurative system represents a coherent cultural worldview shaped by ethical ideals, spiritual beliefs, and social norms. Dominant metaphors such as life as a journey and knowledge as light demonstrate universal cognitive tendencies, while symbolic images including birds, gardens, and light encode culture-specific meanings. The study highlights the significance of Navoi’s heritage for linguocultural and literary research.
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