Chuvash mystical stories: content component

The work is devoted to the analysis of texts Chuvash epics recorded from end XIX beginning XXI centuries. in villages Volga-Ural region. purpose study identify features content bylichek, introduce them into scientific circulation. presents classification bulls compiled by author. based on archival and own field materials. are analyzed a descriptive aspect. At same time, author turns ethnographic linguistic approaches work. A distinctive feature bylichka its content: description landscape, furnishings, traditional costume, jewelry, local cultural features. In addition, bylichkas characterized enumeration endemic toponyms, details, use certain sets plots, mention household items, tools, harness performance various kinds deeds. most amazing narratives about transformations people with supernatural abilities items (cloth, chair, pillow) or animals (cat, dog, calf, lamb) back person, transformation mortgaged dead horses, items. ending often contains syncretism two religions: pre-Christian Christian.