The universe speaks to a person in the "language of hint and suggestion" (Vyach.Ivanov), otherwise - in the language of symbols, perceiving which, a person comprehends the world. The ability to understand and interpret symbols and signs - an urgent condition for survival in the environment - has been recognized as one of the most important human arts since ancient times. Symbolism evolved and developed over the centuries, gradually acquiring its own mythology: the numerous meanings attributed to symbols and the complex, multi-level relationships between symbols eventually led to the emergence of a unique mythological system - supranational, one for many peoples of the world.