Mythological Model in The Context of Modern Prose

This study examines the role of mythological models in shaping modern Uzbek prose, emphasizing their function as a bridge between traditional folklore and contemporary literary creativity. While previous scholarship has highlighted the influence of myths in global literature, there remains a knowledge gap concerning how Uzbek writers of the independence period reinterpret archetypes within socio-political and cultural transformations. To address this, the research employs a qualitative methodology combining textual analysis, intertextual comparison, and hermeneutic interpretation of primary works by Isajon Sultan, Ulugbek Hamdam, Shoyim Botayev, and others. Findings reveal that mythological archetypes such as the Eternal Wanderer, Adam and Eve, and angelic figures are reconfigured to articulate moral, philosophical, and spiritual dilemmas of modern society. The results demonstrate that neo-mythologism serves not only as a literary device but also as a cultural strategy to preserve national identity while engaging with universal human concerns. These insights imply that myth continues to be a dynamic force in contemporary Uzbek literature, inviting further interdisciplinary exploration into its psychological, theological, and cultural dimensions.