The Epic of Manas is distinguished not only by its volume on the world stage, but also by its artistic poetic features, its rich content, lofty thoughts, important ideas, profound philosophical principles, spiritual and religious values at the universal level, and humanistic treasures. The main idea that underlies the Epic of Manas is the idea of friendship and unity. The hero Manas's uniting activity, which unites not only the Kyrgyz people, but also various peoples and tribes, is based on this philosophy.
The Epic of Manas, cultural heritage, Chinghiz Aitmatov, The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years, The Mark of Cassandra