THE FOLKLORIC ROOTS OF ANIMALISM IN IBRAYIM YUSUPOV’S POETRY

This article examines the use of animalistic imagery in the works of Ibrayim Yusupov, highlighting its deep connection with the symbolic and philosophical meanings rooted in Karakalpak folk traditions. Through the images of nightingale, snake, horse, wolf, owl, shrike, and deer, the poet artistically conveys the nation’s moral values and worldview. Themes such as the eternal struggle between good and evil, the harmony between humans and nature, and the cycle of life and death are reflected through folkloric symbolism. Yusupov does not merely replicate traditional images but reinterprets them from a modern perspective, enriching them with philosophical depth and ecological awareness. The article examines how the poet skillfully develops folk images to convey universal and national ideas with poetic precision and cultural sensitivity