The article is devoted to the history of studying the genesis of myths and legends about the saints of Khorezm. Myths and legends about these saints attract and pilgrims. Particular attention is paid to the myths and legends about the saints Hubbi, Khazret Ali, Said Ata, Hakim-Ata and Ambar-Ana, and they became saints and patrons of various professions for the inhabitants of Khorezm. Particular attention is paid to the myths and legends about the saints Hubbi, Khazret Ali, Said Ata, Hakim-Ata and Ambar-Ana. For the inhabitants of Khorezm, they became saints and patrons of various professions. As a result, myths and legends arose about these saints among the people of Khorezm. The works of the authors are analyzed in chronological order, among which the main place is occupied by the scientific works of domestic and foreign ethnographers.