ETYMOLOGICAL FEATURES OF UZBEK FOLKLORE TERMS

Folklore art, deeply rooted in human culture, emerged during the early stages of communal societies. The development of labor, collective experience, and consciousness paved the way for the evolution of oral literature. Humans began to utilize figurative language to express their experiences, thoughts, and understanding of nature and society. The growth of artistic expression, the refinement of aesthetic taste, and the pursuit of pleasure led to the diversification of artistic forms and literary genres.