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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EPIC HEROES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
LITERATURE: “BEOWULF” AND “ALPOMISH”

Authors: Xaydarova Shohsanamxon Sherzodjon qizi , Nasriddinov Dilshod
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A’zamkulovich
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Affiliation: Master student of Nordic International University , supervisor
1
2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19690976

ANNOTATION

This research paper presents a comparative study of epic heroes in English and Uzbek
literature based on the Old English epic Beowulf and the Uzbek folk epic Alpomish. The study
analyzes the main heroic characters—Beowulf and Alpomish—in order to identify universal
and culture-specific features of epic heroism. It examines their character traits, moral values,
social roles, and the cultural contexts in which they are represented. The results of the
research show that despite belonging to different cultural and historical traditions, both
Beowulf and Alpomish share common heroic qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and self-
sacrifice. However, Beowulf represents a more individualistic and tragic form of heroism,
while Alpomish reflects a socially oriented and family-centered heroic ideal. This study
contributes to comparative literature by highlighting both similarities and differences in epic
traditions across cultures.

Keywords: epic hero, comparative literature, Beowulf, Alpomish, English literature, Uzbek
literature, oral epic, heroism, cultural values, epic tradition, folklore, national identity,
mythology, warrior culture.

INTRODUCTION
Epic literature represents one of the most ancient and culturally significant
forms of artistic expression in human civilization. Across different historical periods
and geographical regions, epic narratives have served as powerful instruments for
preserving collective memory, shaping cultural identity, and transmitting moral
values from one generation to another. Among such epic traditions, the Old English
epic Beowulf and the Uzbek folk epic Alpomish occupy a particularly important place.
Despite originating in distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical contexts, both works
reflect universal human concerns such as heroism, honor, loyalty, courage, and the
struggle between good and evil. This research focuses on a comparative study of epic
heroes in English and Uzbek literature through an analysis of Beowulf and Alpomish
as central heroic figures. The study aims to explore how these heroes embody the
ideals of their respective societies, how their characters are constructed within their
cultural frameworks, and how similarities and differences in their representation
reflect broader intercultural values and worldviews. The epic Beowulf, composed in
Old English between the 8th and 11th centuries, is one of the most important
surviving works of early English literature. It presents the heroic deeds of Beowulf, a
warrior of the Geats, who battles monstrous creatures such as Grendel, Grendel’s 480
mother, and a dragon. The poem reflects the values of Anglo-Saxon warrior culture,

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