A STUDY OF THE LITHOMORPHIC CULTURAL CODE

and culture. The research addresses the limited theoretical recognition of the litomorphic code as an independent category among cultural codes. Its relevance stems from growing interest in anthropocentric and interdisciplinary approaches to language and culture. Using linguoculturological, descriptive, and comparative methods, the study analyzes the gemstone ruby as a representative example. Findings show that ruby symbolizes power, vitality, protection, love, and beauty across various cultural traditions. The study establishes the litomorphic cultural code as a distinct category and emphasizes its importance for intercultural communication and cultural semantics