МІФОЛОГІЯ ВІЙНИ: МИСТЕЦЬКІ ОБРАЗИ ТА СМИСЛИ

Abstract

In scientific research, the artistic images and meanings of the mythology of the Russian-Ukrainian war; their influence on the society and cultural space of Ukraine and its image in the world are outlined and broadly classified. The research focuses on the events after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022. The mythology of war has several vectors. First of all, it is the creation of new myths and an appeal to the archetypal images of Ukrainian culture, to the archaic layers of our worldview, actualized in the conditions of a fullscale war. Through art, you can convey the images of a new mythology that is being created before our eyes. Today, the Cyborgs (defenders of the Donetsk airport), the militarized image of Taras Shevchenko, have already become the core images of the mythology of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The full-scale invasion gave rise to new images and meanings: The Ghost of Kyiv, Bucha, Azovstal, Chornobaivka, Zmiiny, Zmiiebaivka Red Forest, Patron Dog, Crimean Dog, Bavovniatko. Among the characteristic features of artistic reflections of war events, the following can be distinguished: "glamorization" of war images, their humorous and satirical depiction and interpretation; dehumanization of the enemy (Orcs, Russians, Rashists); a powerful array of song creativity (the curse song "It will be like the witch will say!" became especially popular); creative depiction of acute social problems caused by the war (experience of war by women, children, less mobile groups of people, animals); creative understanding of the personal experience of war. It has been proven that russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the occupation of territories, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the abuse of peaceful people became the impetus for serious worldview changes for many Ukrainians. It can be argued that russian aggression contributed to the process of Ukrainization. This also affected art reflections, especially among singers, artists, and actors. In this research, the author only outlines certain trends and vectors of the mythology of the war, which were reflected in art practice.