Myth, epic, tragedy: integration of experience

Myth, epic and tragedy are an example of artistic “transition”, in the light of which Greek culture is formed. Each of these forms has undergone a kind of process of internal integration. The actual unification of all parts and their systematization took place in the 6th century BC, by the time of the birth of philosophy. The purpose of the article is to identify the unifying theme and how it undergoes a specific transformation in the dynamics of culture. It is concluded that in philosophy the experience of the theme of fate and death changes radically - from stationary-subjective in myth, epic and tragedy - to universal and generally significant in philosophy.