Transformation of the mythology development stages in modern mass culture

The subject of the research is archaic, cosmogonic, heroic religious and prophetic myths that have transformed and are the basis for the representation of mythology in modern popular culture. The purpose of the study is to identify and outline the patterns in the development of types of mythology, to understand their significance in the context of the cultural and social aspect for ancient man and modern society. As a part of the study, special attention is paid to the analysis of popular mythological plots that are broadcast in modern popular culture. The choice of the research methods is determined by the purpose and objectives of the paper: comparative-historical, comparative-religious, textual approach. The method of comparative studies revealed the patterns of development of mythology, its changes taking into account the needs of society. As a result of the study, it was revealed that mythology is divided into several types, each of which has its own peculiarities in the context of social and psychological standards of the social system, and fixed at certain times. Modern myths broadcast in popular culture are a representation of the three previous types of mythology.