The Hellenic military monument and the mechanism of cultural continuity in the era of ancient

The article considers the Hellenic military monument as a symbol included in the mechanism of cultural continuity. During the study, the main functions of the monument-symbol in this mechanism are distinguished. On the basis of the commemorative symbol (Hero's symbol, the symbol of "heroic life", the symbol of "heroic death", the symbol of Heritage) and the form of perpetuation of historical personalities and historical events characteristic of ancient, the types of Hellenic military monument are determined. Taking into account the identified functions, an analysis of the role of the Hellenic military monument in the mechanism of cultural continuity in the era of ancient as a whole and for each selected type is carried out. The author shows that the commemorative symbol of the Hero in antiquity is embodied in statue-monuments and paintings that create the image of outstanding commanders and warriors. The commemorative symbol "heroic life" is represented by places and structures at the sites of great battles, their images. The commemorative symbol "heroic death" is reflected in the graves of the fallen on the battlefield. The commemorative symbol of the Legacy reflects the sanctuaries, temples, altars, gifts to deities in honor of victories in battle.