UZBEK FOLK RITUALS

This article analyzes the formation features of Uzbek folk ritual folklore, its socio-cultural roots, and typological classification. Special attention is given to three groups of ritual folklore: seasonal, family-domestic, and word-magic based, enriched with folk oral poetry – songs, spells, prayers, and wishes. The article contributes to a deeper study of the spiritual heritage of the Uzbek people and a systematic analysis of ritual folklore