Mythopoetics as a Subject and Method of Literary Research

Authors

  • Zholaman Koblanov

    Department of Kazakh Philology, Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering named after Shakhmardan Yessenov, Aktau 130000, Kazakhstan
  • Aiymzhan Ryskiyeva

    Department of Religious Studies, Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur-Mubarak, Almaty 050060, Kazakhstan
  • Aigul Amirbekova

    Lexicology Department, Institute of Linguistics named after A. Baitursynov. Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
  • Tatiana Ivashkina

    Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow 125993, Russia
  • Aliya Zhetkizgenova

    Department of Kazakh Philology, Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering named after Shakhmardan Yessenov, Aktau 130000, Kazakhstan
  • Rakhat Kosheva

    Department “World Languages”, Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering Named after Shakhmardan Yessenov, Aktau 130000, Kazakhstan
  • Raushan Kametova

    Department “World Languages”, Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering Named after Shakhmardan Yessenov, Aktau 130000, Kazakhstan
  • Oksana Chuksina

    Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow 125993, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i4.7545
Received: 20 November 2024 | Revised: 1 April 2025 | Accepted: 2 April 2025 | Published Online: 10 April 2025

Abstract

This study explores mythopoetics as both a subject and a method of literary research, offering a comprehensive analysis of its conceptual foundations, contemporary interpretations, and interdisciplinary applications. By examining the term’s evolution and the semiotic approaches used to define it, the article underscores the significance of mythopoetics in understanding the interplay between myth and literature. The absence of a unified definition for mythopoetics highlights not only terminological ambiguities but also the necessity for a cohesive framework that can accommodate its use across diverse fields, including literature, linguistics, cultural studies, folklore, historiography, philosophy, and psychology. As a subject of study, mythopoetics investigates the reception, transformation, and reinterpretation of myths in artistic works, revealing how authors draw on mythological models, images, and motifs to explore cultural, psychological, and symbolic dimensions. As a method of analysis, mythopoetics provides a powerful tool for interpreting literary texts, enabling researchers to uncover the deeper structures and meanings embedded in mythological elements. This approach facilitates the identification of intertextual and extratextual connections, shedding light on how myths evolve across historical and cultural contexts. The article argues that mythopoetics is not only a valid but also a highly effective framework for literary research, capable of revealing the intricate ways in which myths shape artistic expression. By integrating theoretical insights with practical applications, this study contributes to a clearer understanding of mythopoetics’ role in both literary scholarship and interdisciplinary research, offering new perspectives on the enduring relevance of myth in contemporary culture.

Keywords:

Literary Studies; Myth; Myth Reception; Myth Creation; Worldview

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Koblanov, Z., Ryskiyeva, A., Amirbekova, A., Ivashkina, T., Zhetkizgenova, A., Kosheva, R., Kametova, R., & Chuksina, O. (2025). Mythopoetics as a Subject and Method of Literary Research. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(4), 468–476. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i4.7545

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