Metaforization in Uzbek Folk Proverbs Based on Animal Names

The article researches the Uzbek folk proverbs involving the sheep zoonyms, which are part of the names of livestock, and the metaphorical phenomenon in these proverbs. The articles in which LSG (linguistic spiritual group) "Qo`chqor" ("Sheep") participates are divided into certain thematic groups according to their behavior, activity, character, appearance, and the relationship between them. Proverbs are substantiated by excerpts from works of art.