KUMYK LULLABY IN FOLKLORE AND LITERATURE

Bekeeva Aigul Muratovna

The article analyzes the features of lullabies in Kumyk folklore and Kumyk poetry for children of the second half of the 20th – early 21st centuries, and studies the influence of folk lullabies on the formation of lullabies as a separate genre in Kumyk literature. Despite their differences, both literary and folk lullabies share a common idea: to lull children to sleep, create a nurturing atmosphere, and reflect a mother's unconditional love.

Keywords:children’s folklore, Kumyk children’s literature, alliteration, wishes, monotony, imperative and narrative lullabies