TYPES OF PLOT AND COMBINATIONS OF THE JOURNEY MOTIF

Authors

  • Abdullayeva Xurshidaxon Ne’matjonovna Andijan State Medical Institute Teacher, Department of Uzbek Language and Literature, Languages Department

Keywords:

magic tales, journey motif, plot type, ATU, KRJ, quest, folklore.

Abstract

This article briefly analyzes the relationship between the journey motif and plot types in Uzbek magic tales. Based on the ATU and KRJ classification systems, quest-related motifs—such as the search for miraculous or healing objects—are examined as key drivers of narrative development and hero action.

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Thompson, S. Motif-Index of Folk-Literature. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1955–1958.

Berzin, K. Index and Classification of Folktale Motifs. (Referenced typological materials).

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Published

2026-05-06

How to Cite

Abdullayeva Xurshidaxon Ne’matjonovna. (2026). TYPES OF PLOT AND COMBINATIONS OF THE JOURNEY MOTIF. Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 13(5), 369–371. Retrieved from https://eijmr.org/index.php/eijmr/article/view/6626

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 5 (2026): Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Section

Articles