Abstract

This article is devoted to the analysis of the representation of axiological values by means of the popular ritual wedding songs of Andalusian gypsies and Ukrainians. Axiological values shown through the text of the wedding songs of Andalusian gypsies and Ukrainians are considered. The ways of language expression of both national ritual songs are estimated. The research reveals the values expressed via metaphorical images, symbols and periphrasis which codify popular language. Similar frames of Andalusian gypsy and Ukrainian wedding songs are discovered. It is observed that such family values as chastity and welfare are pictured with the use of expressive means of the language in both ritual wedding songs of Andalusian gypsies and of Ukrainians. The cultural nature of appreciation of these axiological values is studied. Tentative mechanism of influence of the wedding songs on the younger generation is explained. A great educational power and an important pedagogical role of the wedding songs are highlighted. It is concluded that ritual wedding songs are a powerful medium (channel) of saving the traditional axiological model, behavior patterns, esthetic and moral values. The directions of further scientific research are considered:1) they may include a study of the psychological mechanism of metaphor, periphrasis and symbols in ritual songs and lullabies of both cultures or 2) they may involve an experimental study between the people of different cultures to know how they understand the metaphor formed in national and foreign cultures.

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