Some Comments on the Expression of the Image of “Life Tree” In Legends and Narrations
Keywords:
mythology, ethno-folklore, myth, legend, narration, image, tree of lifeAbstract
In world folklore, the genesis of the image of the tree, the features of artistic development, poetic interpretations and functions in folklore are studied in terms of the concepts of historical and ritual-mythological school theory. The image of the tree is interpreted in the folklore of all peoples on the basis of the national worldview. Therefore, in the works of each nation, one of the most pressing issues is to reveal the features of the historical-gradual interpretation of the image of the tree, to shed light on its mythological basis. This article provides some insights into the interpretations of the image of the tree in myths and legends.