The Importance Of Folklore In The Study Of History

Abstract

When studying ancient and medieval history, scientists retain a number of sources. Among them, Eastern manuscripts, results of archeological, anthropological, ethnographic researches take a great place. And one of the most essential additional sources is rich folklore, especially folk epics. It is already remarkable that when studying the history of the peoples of Siberia and Central Asia, the starting point for significant scientists of historians, ethnographers and folklorists is the use of folk epics.