title: ОБРАЗ-СИМВОЛ «ВОДА» В МЕНТАЛЬНОСТІ, КУЛЬТУРІ ТА ЕТИЦІ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО НАРОДУ
abstract: The article analyzes the features in mentality, culture and ethics of the Ukrainian people in theirs attitude to image-symbol of "water". Opoetization of water, of the water world is some kind of narodnopoetichesky dominant which is shown in folklore, the art word. Opoetization of water often defines outlook of Ukrainians, gets into national consciousness, speaks about valid and her even solemn perception. The respect of water and its mystified image can be tracked in all components of spiritual