Mythology and mystical teachings in the early history of life helped people overcome the fear of death and attain existential peace. Perhaps, the main reason for their creation was precisely to address these issues. Subsequently, they were developed and used in matters of education, worldview, and overall societal management. Since their basis was not on rational knowledge, they created many obstacles in the further growth of the human race. Overall, whether they played a positive or negative role in the overall historical process is a deeply academic question, the study of which is very necessary and is an important lesson for regulating the paths of further development of humanity.