Symbolism of the Sacred Dog: A Mytholinguistic Approach in Kazakh and English
Onalbayeva A. Avakova R. Kudyarova S. Akimisheva Z. Nygmetova N. Samenova S.
January 2025Bilingual Publishing Group
Forum for Linguistic Studies
2025#7Issue 1153 - 162 pp.
The image of a dog holds a special place in the culture and mythology of many peoples. This study examines how the dog became a sacred symbol associated with the afterworld, ancestral land, and subterranean realms. Using mythological texts, archaeological data, and linguistic analysis, the research identifies unique cultural and universal patterns in stable expressions about dogs in Kazakh and English. The study employs S. Qondybays mytholinguistic method and comparative analysis to uncover the sacred and symbolic meanings of these expressions. The findings reveal that the dog is often seen as a guardian of the afterlife and a protector of human souls. The research highlights how specific cultural and linguistic features-unique to certain ethnic groups-are preserved in language. It also demonstrates the continuity of ancient mythological beliefs in modern expressions and rituals. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the connection between language, culture, and mythology, offering new perspectives for mytholinguistic and cultural research.
Afterlife , Cultural Symbolism , Mythology , Phraseological Analysis , Sacred Animal
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Department of Russian Language and Literature of the Kazakh National Womens Teacher Training University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Karaganda Technical University Named after Abylkas Saginov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Karaganda Buketov University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Department of Russian Language and Literature of the Kazakh National Womens Teacher Training University
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Karaganda Technical University Named after Abylkas Saginov
Karaganda Buketov University
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