Talysh people: mythological picture of the world ethnos

The purpose of the article - to reveal the peculiarities of the world picture Talysh people. The authors argue that myths are the basis of the culture of this small nation. Great importance is attached images of the moon and sun. Determined by their place in mythology. Describes in detail the rituals associated with the moon. It embodies the masculine. In Talysh folk beliefs revealed features of anthropomorphism. They are expressed in giving human mental properties of natural phenomena, celestial bodies, animals and mythical creatures. The authors show that an important element of the Talysh ethnic consciousness is the cult of trees and individual trees. For mythological paintings are very important way. In mythological picture Talysh, Talysh forms the basis of ethnicity, a special role is played by the characters. Disclosed communication Talysh mythology with Zoroastrianism and Islam. The main scientific results: The authors show that terrestrial processes Talysh people regarded as the result of deities. Each deity is responsible for certain areas of life Talysh people. Taken together, it is a mythological picture of the world Talysh people.