Some Considerations on the Historical and Genetic Bases of the Journey Motif

Abstract

The trip is one of the most frequently used motifs in fiction, especially in folklore samples, and first of all, determining the semantic scope of the word, checking the growth of the concept to the level of the motif determines the initial tasks of the research. The genesis of the travel motif is connected with the "childhood" period of mankind, as a result of the development of society, the semantic scope of the trip has expanded according to the purpose and direction of the trip. Primitive people first went to hunt, then went to war to preserve and protect the prestige of the tribe, the development of science, geographical discoveries, embassies between countries, diplomatic relations, commercial affairs, invasions and crusades, and the pilgrimage related to the spread of Islam. The need for emigration, traveling, socializing, searching for someone or something, even exploring distant planets expanded the meaning of travel.