Рositive Myth as a Way to Consolidation of Ukrainians

Abstract

In this article we touch upon the processes of changes in the medium where myth making takes place. These processes are interrelated. Myth making, demythologization and subsequent myth making take place in social and cultural medium of Ukraine, and thus in the minds of Ukrainians. The author presents her interpretation of the notions mentioned above. Apart from that the paper states that the Revolution of Dignity triggered the so called folk myth making, i.e. the emergence of positive and, as a rule, heroic myths in the minds of the people. The author emphasizes special role and meaning of the Revolution of Dignity and a ‘new’ mythology not only for self-identification and self-determination of the Ukrainians as a nation but for removal of totalitarian Soviet mythology which hinders developing a democratic state.

The author proposes effective methods of demythologization and subsequent myth making within social and cultural medium of Ukraine. The article states that modern positive myth which emerged in mass consciousness of Ukrainian people under continuous external threat and information war will help not only to consolidate Ukrainians but also to fight the aggressor.

Keywords: Consolidation, Mass Consciousness, Myth Making, Demythologization, Subsequent Myth Making, Positive Myth.