Сравнительный анализ употребления зоолексики (зоонимов) в текстах русских народных и современных песен (на примере зоонимов подгруппы домашних животных)
Comparative analysis of the use of zoolexicon (zoonyms) in Russian traditional and modern folk songs (a case study of zoonyms denoting domestic animals)

Summary/Abstract: A comparative diachronic study of the use of zoonyms denoting domestic animals in the Russian song genre from the 13th century up to now was carried out based on a quantitative analysis of their frequency of use, a linguoculturological analysis of their metaphorical functions, and a comparative historical interpretation of their semantic shifts. The material selected for the study included traditional (epic, ritual, lyrical, and peasant dance songs) and modern folklore. The frequency of occurrence, semantic transformations, and metaphorical functions of the identified zoonyms in different historical periods were examined. The overall evolution of zoomorphic symbolism was traced: from sacred and economic value in medieval folklore to metaphorical polyfunctionality in modern author songs. Special attention was paid to the changing connotations and stable archetypal images. The findings derived from the analysis indicate that zoonyms of the studied subgroup in Russian folk songs serve not only as means for creating imagery but also as markers of cultural memory, reflecting significant changes in worldview patterns and social practices.

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