THE IMAGE OF THE CAT IN RUSSIAN FOLKLORE
Keywords:
Russian folklore, cat image, mythology, symbolism, folk tales, superstitions, rituals.Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive study of the image of the cat in Russian folklore as a significant element of the traditional worldview. It examines the functions of this image in various genres of folklore, including fairy tales, mythological beliefs, superstitions, and rituals. The study analyzes characters such as cat Bayun and the generalized image of the cat as a cunning helper. It concludes that the image of the cat plays an important role in shaping symbolic thinking and cultural values.
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