Russian Federation
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The author examines the role of mythological heroes in personal identity and social norms shaping through the lens of social engineering. Mythical images, borrowed from Indian and ancient Greek philosophical and literary sources, are viewed as tools for conveying cultural and philosophical ideas that influence individual and collective values. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of social engineering, which uses cultural narratives to shape public consciousness and transform personal characteristics. The author has studied the connection between mythological archetypes and social structures, as well as the role of philosophical concepts in this process.
ancient philosophy, castes, cosmology, Indian philosophy, mythological hero, social engineering
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