Lexicology of Bashkir mythological epics

The aim of this study titled "Lexicology of Bashkir Mythological Epics" is to examine in detail the glossary and dictionary material of the mythologic epics of Bashkir language, one of the Turkic literary languages belonging to the Kipchak branch. To provide the lexicology of the epics as a whole, a dictionary is formed with the sample sentences from the original texts by using the data gathered during research. In this context, the dictionary selects related samples from the texts for each lexical entry and gives these samples with the entries. Therefore, this study gives us an opportunity yo make a comparison between the epics' vocabulary and modern Bashkir vocabulary. Additionally, it becomes the basis for a more comprehensive dictionary for all Bashkir epics.