This article analyzes the formation of Arab mythology, its early sources and stages of development. The ancient beliefs of the Arab peoples, their views on nature and divine forces, as well as mythological concepts of the era of ignorance are highlighted. How Arab mythology changed with the spread of Islam and how its new forms appeared is studied. Attention is also paid to the place of Arab mythology in folklore, literature and culture.

Arab mythology, folklore, literature and culture, arabic and aramaic-speaking peoples, archaic arab mythology.

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