ARTICLE BY UKRAINIAN SCHOLAR ON THE HEROIC EPIC “GOROGLY” PUBLISHED IN MIRAS JOURNAL

The latest issue of the quarterly popular science journal Miras, prepared for publication by the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, features an article by Mykola Vaskiv, Doctor of Philology and Senior Research Fellow at the Research Institute of Ukrainian Studies of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, entitled “The Turkmen Heroic Epic ‘Gorogly’: A Synthesis of Ethnic and Universal Human Values.”

In his scholarly work, the Ukrainian researcher examines one of the outstanding monuments of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people, highlighting the profound philosophical content of the heroic epic Gorogly and the system of moral and spiritual values embodied in it.

The author notes that heroic epics have accompanied humankind for thousands of years, virtually since the emergence of the earliest civilizations. For centuries, the oral epic tradition has reflected the historical experience, worldview, as well as the material and spiritual achievements of peoples, passed down from generation to generation. In this context, Gorogly is regarded not only as an outstanding work of national literature, but also as an important part of cultural heritage that continues to retain its relevance in the modern era.

Mykola Vaskiv pays particular attention to the fundamental moral principles embodied in the epic. These include devotion to family and kin, a deep attachment to one’s native land and readiness to defend it, traditional Turkmen hospitality, faithfulness to one’s word, and courage.

An important part of the study is devoted to the struggle of the epic’s heroes for justice and human dignity, as well as for the preservation of national identity and material and spiritual heritage. It is precisely the combination of national characteristics with universal moral ideals that determines the enduring value of Gorogly and enables the epic to retain its significance for readers of different nations and generations.

The publication of Mykola Vaskiv’s research in Miras journal represents a significant contribution to the study and promotion of Turkmenistan’s rich historical, cultural and literary heritage. It also serves as further evidence of the important role of scholarly and literary ties in the continued strengthening of the Turkmen-Ukrainian cultural and humanitarian dialogue.