Ponomarenko V. "Evolution of chthonic image in Ukrainian folklore"

The dissertation devoted to the study of chthonic image and his multiple transformations in the complex of mythological notions of Ukrainian people is presented for a defense. Ukrainian folklore material though reflects the general world processes of development of mythological system of notions but it also has a specific features, that's why it requires separate consideration. In the process of research the place, role and significance of chthonic images in the system of people customs and beliefs are determined. This permits newly approach to the study and presentation of people poetic art as phenomena of the national spiritual culture. Key words: Ukrainian study, mythologema, scientific principles, national ideology.