Аннотация:The article analyzes the place of mythological images and symbols
in contemporary politicsin terms of their use in the mass political communicationand
in the context of their actualization in the perception of political
phenomena and processes of mass consciousness. The paper proposes
the thesis of the lack of an integrated myth, which could serve as a basis for
the perception of political phenomena and processes by ordinary citizens.
Today we should rather talk about some mythological images and symbols,
which often have their origin in various mythological structures. The
most relevant images of mythological characters are the images of «us»
and «aliens», including «our» and «alien» space, images of «hero» and
«enemy». Also the role of symbols and rituals in the construction and in
the perception of these images isemphasized. A serious conflict potential
of mythological images and symbols is concluded.