THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE, DEATH, AND IMMORTALITY IN HISTORICAL FORMS OF WORLDVIEW

The article examines the themes of life, death, and immortality - recognized as enduring subjects of literature and art—as fundamental elements shaping the creative consciousness. It analyzes various historical forms of worldview, including mythological, philosophical, religious, and scientific perspectives, outlining their respective approaches, shared and divergent features, as well as their distinctive characteristics. Furthermore, the article presents examples illustrating how the ideological interrelations among these worldviews have subsequently served as the conceptual foundation for recurring images, ideas, and plot structures within literary thought.