The legend and truth about the steppe queens


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Authors

  • S.Sh. Aituganova L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
  • A.A. Dauletova L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2019-126-1-16-23

Keywords:

Herodotus, history, folklore, legend, sak, Tomiris, Spargapis, Kir

Abstract

The article concludes about the heroic legends of the ancient Saka period, about
the exploits of Queen Tomiris and Saks who lived in the great steppe. In the works of the great thinker
Herodotus «History» he tells about the exploits of the he generals. Based on the image and traditions of
the Saks, worldview, courage, shown in the name of his country, they defended the great Steppe from the
enemy. It is they analyzed that the main core of the legend is the feat of Queen Tomiris, which is forever
preserved in the memory of the people.Queen Tomiris is not only a legend, but also the protagonist of
events created on the basis of historical truth. This work in the form of a historical legend provides specific
information about the life of generals. The battle, which took place in 530-529 years BC –is not an ordinary
war, but the truth of history, which defended the Homeland from dense troops under the leadership of the
Persian king Saks-massagetov inhabiting the great steppe.All these circumstances are described in the
legend in detail: how the war began and how it ended.In this regard, it should be noted that this legend is a
historical reality based on the truth

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Published

2019-03-31

How to Cite

Aituganova С. ., & Dauletova А. . (2019). The legend and truth about the steppe queens. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series, 126(1), 16–23. https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-678X-2019-126-1-16-23

Issue

Vol. 126 No. 1 (2019)

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