Legends of Ancient Times in the Mirror of Language Maslova V. A. People in day-to-day life rarely think about origins of one expression or another. Meanwhile, the language is a tool for keeping myths alive. Phenomena, rituals and prejudices have roots in ancient times. The language is like a mirror that reflects all these things and helps explain their origins and meaning. The book focuses on language aspects of myths. It explains beliefs of our ancestors, the names of pagan gods, places associated with paganism and examines perceptions of the world by ancestors. It is intended for a broad circle of readers