Abstract

The article examines the philosophical foundations of a number of superstitions that have survived and are used by the Kazakh people. In the context of modern globalisation, it is crucial to revive and expand the scope of the superstition system, which occupies a special place in the education of future generations. The meaning, correlation of the word "superstition" (yryms) is explained, and a historiographical and culturological review of the study of the problem is given.

Religious and mythological subtexts of superstition are revealed, the history of its origin, essence and content are analyzed. The authors note that the system of superstitions, which has existed with the Kazakh people for centuries, has been widely reflected in the life, customs, habits and everyday life of our people. In olden times such superstitions were viable, continued from generation to generation, were associated with mythical knowledge, mythical legends. Nowadays, superstitions have undergone a number of changes and have narrowed their scope.

In order to insulate oneself from the influence of giant world cultures, it is necessary to reflect the Kazakh traditions and system of thinking. Therefore, it is important today to systematise the rituals and prohibitions that are the code of Kazakh culture. The article examines the role of superstitions in the modern context, i.e. their adaptation to the modern conditions of life in Kazakhstan. At all times, the main task of mankind will be to bring up an honest, educated, industrious generation. This task is solved according to traditions and customs of every nation, i.e. every nation has been checking and sorting for centuries, using advanced traditions and customs in upbringing of growing generation. If we look at the history of the emergence and formation of superstitions, we see that they are born out of the welfare of the people, the way of life. That is, superstitions are a household rule of "folk pedagogy".

Key words: kazakhyryms, prohibition, religion, myth, symbol, cultural code, spiritual consciousness, national symbol, continuity of traditions, system of national values.