This article analyzes the intersection of fantasy and historical elements in two notable works by Tohir Malik—Falak (The Cosmos) and Khizr’s Water. Both texts display a synthesis of mythical motifs, fantastical narration, and references to historical-cultural memory. Through this fusion, Malik creates a unique narrative space that questions time, morality, and national identity. The paper examines how elements of Uzbek folklore and historical myth are transformed within the structure of modern fantasy, forming a hybrid genre that resonates with both traditional and contemporary readers.

Tohir Malik, fantasy, historicism, myth, national memory, Uzbek literature, Khizr, Falak.

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