About the Heroic Image in the Epic «David of Sasun»

The article is devoted to the heroic image in national epic «David of Sasun», which an ancient Armenian epic, as well pinnacle classical folk literature. subject study four generations Sasun. purpose this typological features heroes Sasun, explain their origin and transformation characters due territorial features. shows that a large extent they are similar images early Homer's with primitive colors, noble mighty power. They distinguished by amazing strength, great kindness bravery, acute sense justice compassion, high degree patriotism, strong collectivism valuable civilian consciousness. In general, being kind symbol, Sasun’s reflects deep desire people, who have suffered from foreign aggression for long time, world peace, independence defender. But at same author identifies those distinguish them other epics article. fact over passed mouth mouth, "localized" on territory Highlands acquired qualities inherent people fundamentally different thinking, activities ideas about war. similarities differences between Greek epics, distinctive characteristics behavior character epic. major research methods text analysis comparative study.