Professor M. A. Ananikyan introduces readers to a complex system of interaction between cultures, because the mythology of the Armenians is connected by common roots with many ancient world cultures. Persia, Greece, Rome-the powerful influence of the most vivid world myths, similar archetypes of gods and heroes did not erase the identity of the Armenian people. The Armenian mythology, taking in many foreign elements, was able to fuse them in its crucible and give them unique features of a special property. The author tells about sacred ancient cities, temples, half-forgotten traditions and legends, correlating this colorful pattern with a clear outline of historical events, against the background of which tectonic cultural shifts took place.