Image of Mir Suse Khuma: Historical and Sociocultural Parallels
https://doi.org/10.69571/SSPU.2024.90.3.009
Abstract
The publication examines the information that is present in the images of Mir Susne Khuma. He occupies a special place in the pantheon of the Ob Ugrians. Historical and ethnographic criticism of folklore sources about this mythical character contributes to a greater understanding of sociopolitical processes among the inhabitants of the Ural and West Siberian taiga in the pre-Russian era. The purpose of the study was to identify and characterize the historical realities about Mir Susna Khum.
When studying folklore and epic texts, systematic analysis was used to reveal the semantic layers in the image of Mir Susne Khuma, abstracting from the mythical component that prevents the reconstruction of the components of the true past. The methodological basis was an integrated approach involving a number of methods: historical comparative studies, historical-genetic and comparative-typological analysis.
Thanks to the consideration of the mythical Ob-Ugric heroes, the specifics of the existence and behavior of the “tops” in potestar societies have been clarified. Scientific novelty lies in the use of a comparative approach. It made it possible to discover related traits among military elites in various ethnic groups of the period of political genesis: alienation from close relatives, disregard for the values of tribal society, as well as elements of tricksterism and demonstrative aggression.
About the Author
M. F. Ershov
Ob-Ugric Institute of Applied Researches and Development
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ershov Mikhail Fyuodorovich — PhD (Historical Sciences), Associate Professor, Leading Researcher
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Ershov M.F. Image of Mir Suse Khuma: Historical and Sociocultural Parallels. Surgut State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2024;(3(90)):188-196. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69571/SSPU.2024.90.3.009
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