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 world's brightest myths, similar archetypes of gods and heroes did not erase the fierce originality of the Armenian people. The mythology of the Armenians, taking into itself many foreign elements, was able to fuse them in its crucible and give them unique features of a special nature. The author talks about sacred ancient cities, temples, half-forgotten traditions and legends, correlating this colorful pattern with a clear outline of historical events, against the backdrop of which tectonic cultural shifts took place.