Heavenly Gemini: the oldest mythological images: reconstruction, analysis, patterns. PALEV M.G.

The book contains materials on the reconstruction of one of the most archaic beliefs in the history of mankind. On the basis of mythological representations, elements of the structure of the sacred cycle, including the motives: “tree of life”, “heavenly twins”, “holding of waters”, “boundaries”, are restored. It is characteristic that coincidences concern not only the components of the sign complex, but also their sequence in the plot. As a result, patterns are revealed, united by the general logic - the logic of the ancient ritual action of the human community in its appeal to the forces of nature.