Ornithosymbols of the Kalmyk Language: Thanatological Aspect

This article is devoted to the ethnolinguistic study of bird symbolism in culture Kalmyks and other Mongolian peoples. The work presents main characteristics symbolism, reflecting most common images conceptions Kalmyks, however, attention paid thanatological aspect, this due special specifics a number stereotypes perception some species. widespread symbol Kalmyk language Mongol peoples dedicated death raven owl. objective conduct an birds culture, which based on folklore ethnographic material. methodology has been complex method, involves comprehensive result shows that traditionally, have developed set symbols are significant revered. Signs superstitions allow us reconstruct ethnic picture world pronounced ethnocultural specificity, experience people consciousness concentrated.