A Meta-Thematic Exploration of the Ethnolinguistic Nature of Kazakh Mythological Vocabulary

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https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2553

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Mythological vocabulary, Kazakh, ethnolinguistic, national code

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This study analyzed how Kazakh mythological words are addressed in academic literature from an ethnolinguistic perspective, to determine the myths associated with national existence, and to reveal their cognitive and sociocultural functions through a meta-thematic synthesis. A qualitative research design utilizing meta-thematic analysis was employed. The population consisted of studies published in English addressing Kazakh mythological vocabulary from an ethnolinguistic perspective up to March 2025. The sample consisted of 30 full-text articles selected from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Data collection was conducted using an Academic Publication Evaluation Form, and content analysis was employed to generate codes, subthemes, and themes. The analysis revealed five main thematic categories: Ethnolinguistic Reflections, Identity and Collective Memory, Symbolic Functions, Cognitive-Linguistic Features, and Discourse and Narrative Structures. Findings revealed that mythological vocabulary plays a central role in the construction of national identity, particularly through concepts rooted in shamanism, animism, and Tengrism. Elements such as the "Batyr" (warrior) archetype, animal totems, and ancestral references contributed to the construction of collective memory and symbolic resistance. Moreover, mythological terms were found to shape cognitive schemas and pedagogical functions, enriching metalinguistic awareness and cultural transmission. The study provides concrete implications for education, digital learning, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Despite limitations such as language restrictions and interpretive subjectivity, the research contributes an integrative framework to the fields of ethnolinguistics and cultural studies by mapping the cognitive and sociocultural dimensions of Kazakh mythological vocabulary.

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Nazeket Kaliyeva, PhD Doctoral Student of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

Nazeket Kaliyeva, PhD, Doctoral Student of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her current research interests include cultural studies, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Bekkozha Zhylkybekuly

Bekkozha Zhylkybekuly, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of English language and teaching methods, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau, Republic of Kazakhstan. His current research interests include cultural studies, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Mainura Buribayeva, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Korkyt ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan

Mainura Buribayeva, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Korkyt ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her research interests include cultural studies, the humanities, and art.

Zhakyp Beisenuly, PhD, Associate Professor of Department of Kazakh language and literature, M.H. Dulati Taraz Regional University, Taraz, Republic of Kazakhstan. E-Mail: jakip005@mail.ru

Zhakyp Beisenuly, PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh Language and Literature, M.H. Dulaty Taraz University, Taraz, Republic of Kazakhstan. His current research interests include cultural studies, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Yedilbek Abdimomynov

Yedilbek Abdimomynov, PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh Language and Literature, M.H. Dulaty Taraz University, Taraz, Republic of Kazakhstan. His current research interests include cultural studies, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Gulnar Mamayeva, Corresponding Author: Candidate of Philological Science, Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

Gulnar Mamayeva, Corresponding Author: Candidate of Philological Science, Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her current research interests include cultural studies, the social sciences, and the humanities.

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2025-07-31

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Kaliyeva, N., Zhylkybekuly, B., Buribayeva, M., Beisenuly, Z., Abdimomynov, Y., & Mamayeva, G. (2025). A Meta-Thematic Exploration of the Ethnolinguistic Nature of Kazakh Mythological Vocabulary. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, 12(4), 86–116. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2553

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