INTERPRETATIONS OF THE MOTIF OF FRIENDSHIP IN THE EPICS OF THE TURKIC PEOPLES-THE BOOK OF DEDE KORKUT' AND 'O'G'UZ KHAGAN'-AND OF THE ENGLISH-IRISH PEOPLES-'BEOWULF' AND 'TAIN BO CUAILNGE

In "Kitabi Dada Qorqud", friendship is portrayed through loyalty to tribe and homeland, exemplified by Qorqud Ata’s wisdom uniting Oghuz clans. "Beowulf" emphasizes warrior camaraderie, particularly Beowulf’s loyalty to Hrothgar and Wiglaf’s unwavering support in battle, reflecting Anglo-Saxon ideals of allegiance. "Táin Bó Cúailnge" explores the tragic friendship between Cú Chulainn and Ferdia, torn apart by political conflict, highlighting the cost of loyalty in war. Keywords: Turkic epics, European epics, motive of friendship, loyalty, moral concepts and values, humanity, family values, wisdom.

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