THE CULT OF WATER IN THE ANCIENT BELIEFS OF THE UZBEKS OF THE FERGANA VALLEY

08.01.2024 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series C. Volume 3 Issue 1

Adham Mavlanov, Safokhan Mirzohidov

Abstract. This article explores the historical role of water in the development and beliefs of primitive ancient people. The focus is given to the valley of Fergana in the territory of Uzbekistan. The paper analyzes how cult of water originated and developed over the civiliaziation of people

Keywords: cult, yir – suv, sib – ir, umay, sky water, Vedas, Hindu texts