Mythological role griffin in the burial traditionsof the early nomads of the mountain Altai
The article considers the mythological conception of the funeral rite of the early nomads of Altai. Marked the leading role of the Griffin as predator-терзателя in the image of the beast-the birds. Notes that the role of the Gryphon in the mythological performance is to commit murder in the name of revival, so it is rather positive character. In addition, along with mythological semantics of Griffin (vulture) exists purely biological feature некрофагия - eating carrion that the real nature provides the ecological balance.