Питання комплексного аналізу українських колисанок

Abstract

The recordings and study of the traditional Ukrainian lullabies have a long history which began with the publication of "Rusalka Dnestrovaya" and continues up to our days. The ethnography of the childhood is the biggest platform of such studies. The interpretation of the lullabies must be done in the context of the traditional worldview of the folk. And in the context of the meaning of the dreaming for our ancestors we have to analyze the cultural meaning of such songs. The biological, cultural and social rhythms of life through lullaby create a world picture in child mind. The genesis of such songs are hidden in ancient mythological believes. There are several functions lullabies might have for both mother and a child: to put one to sleep, to help to feel protected, communicative, emotional relaxation and others.