Traces of Trust in Agricultural Saints in the Central Asian Folklore.

Abstract

In the Central Asian region, interest in oral literature related to the formation of agricultural professions and their connection with ancient traditions has existed since the 6th–5th millennia BCE. Agriculture, being one of the ancient professions, has long fascinated researchers around the world. Therefore, the subject of agriculture is being studied in depth in the context of history, ethnology, cultural studies, folklore, and literary studies.

It is known that in the Neolithic and Eneolithic periods, certain types of crops such as wheat, barley, millet, and fruits like apricot, apple, and pomegranate were cultivated. Agricultural practices reflected humanity’s relationship with nature, and were associated with strength, abundance, and wisdom. Alongside this, specific terms, rituals, and traditional activities emerged. In this context, the agricultural professions of the peoples of Central Asia are being studied based on oral traditions, beliefs, customs, and unique views of life.