Psychological image of the characterniki: ethno-national dimension

• Main Author: Y. O. Kartecheva
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Publishing House "Grani" 2014-03-01
• Series: Granì
• Subjects: характерник; слов’янський волхвізм; арійські племена; Спасительство; психологія; страх; інстинкт; фактори впливу
• Online Access: https://grani.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/479

The article analyzes the historical retrospective of forming of such amazing phenomenon as Ukrainian (Cossack) characternitstvo, given the hypothesis of its origin. The author reveals the charismatic features of Cossacks characterniky they are used in emergency situations. Through research characternitstvo phenomenon, the author appeals to the Ukrainian mythology, folklore.In this article are examined the essence and practical activities of these representatives of the Cossack people, their characteristics and tactics of the struggle against the enemy. The article also reveals the psychological image of characterniki, their ability to influence the consciousness of the masses through emotions, instincts, inherent in each person. Indicated psicological factors of influence on human consciousness, components are influenced it (needs, programming, etc.). The author demonstrates that the Cossack­characternik is a warrior who is not so much a master of magic but who is master of his mental condition, will­power, who knows well physiology and who with the help of all  this can affect the will and mind of other people. And all the myths and legends associated with him are due to his practical activities, personal qualities  and historical epoch.