This book introduces the magical world of Ukrainian mythology, the wealth of folklore, or oral folk art, which is a component of the nation's artistic culture. The word, especially a poetic one, has always been highly respected by Ukrainians, it has long been associated with traditions, rites, rituals, with various types of human activity, with his experiences and moods. It can be argued that folklore summarizes the life experience, worldview and aesthetic attitude of a person to reality and remains a nourishing source for modern literature and art to this day.