The image of a Wise Old Man (a Sage) is quite notable, compelling and in the meantime under-researched in Ukrainian literature. It is strongly represented in literary prose of Romantic era as well as it is present in the consecutive periods of Ukrainian literature development. The paper deals with the issue of depicting an archetype of the Sage in Panas Myrnyi's novel "Do Oxen Low When Mangers Are Full?" which is accurately represented by the image of old Ulas. Even though this character in

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... s Myrnyi's novel is not the protagonist, his mission seems to be predetermined. He appears and disappears exactly where and when it is needed. It can be clearly stated that he possesses certain inherent characteristics of an archetype (an archetypal image) since he manifests wisdom and in the meantime the "otherness", inconsistency to some extent, demonstrates unconventional conduct, acts according to his conscience and principles, practices Christian values, is capable of communicating not only with humans but also with the nature, animals, and God.