Armenian Myths And Legends
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Armenian Myths And Legends
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-06-19
Armenian Myths And Legends written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-19 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Armenia is considered to be one of the oldest cradles of civilization, with the area of historical Armenia roughly extending to the area stretching from the Euphrates River in the west, the region of Artsakh, parts of Caucasian Albania to the east, parts of the modern state of Georgia to the north, and its southern boundary abutting the northern tip of Mesopotamia. Armenia is a landlocked mountainous plateau which rises to an average of over 6,000 above sea level, and for this reason, the territory was commonly referred to as the Armenian Highlands. In these highlands, Armenian culture, as well as its language, started to develop. A rich cultural material, mythological and legendary tales, toponyms and names, as well as historical sources, serve as evidence that the Armenian Highlands have been inhabited by Armenians since the dawn of time. Like many other people all over the world, Armenian people also created their own mythology and heroes. The first pantheon of the Armenian pagan gods had gone through its formation parallel to the development of the Armenian people, as a consequence of the religious beliefs that the people bore. Before being the first kingdom to convert to and accept Christianity as its religion in the year of 301 AD, Armenians were pagan and believed in a multitude of gods and goddesses. These were attributed with many natural elements. The main sources that have conveyed the Armenian pagan myths and legends to the following generations are the Armenian historians of the 4-7th centuries, such as Agathangelos, Faustus the Byzantine, Movses Khorenatsi and Sebeos. Another prime source containing many clues which helps us grasp and comprehend these myths and legends is the Armenian national heroic epic Daredevils of Sassoun. Armenian Myths and Legends: The History of the Mythology and Folk Tales from Armenia looks at the stories that came from Armenia in ancient times, including their influences from other cultures. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Armenian mythology like never before.
Armenian Mythology
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Author : Mardiros H. Ananikian
language : en
Publisher: Indoeuropeanpublishing.com
Release Date : 2020-01-07
Armenian Mythology written by Mardiros H. Ananikian and has been published by Indoeuropeanpublishing.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-07 with Fiction categories.
Armenian mythology was strongly influenced by Zoroastrianism, with deities such as Aramazd, Mihr or Anahit, as well as Assyrian traditions, such as Barsamin, but there are fragmentary traces of native traditions, such as Hayk or Vahagn and Astghik. According to De Morgan there are signs which indicate that the Armenians were initially nature worshipers and that this faith in time was transformed to the worship of national gods, of which many were the equivalents of the gods in the Roman, Greek and Persian cultures. Georg Brandes described the Armenian gods in his book: "When Armenia accepted Christianity, it was not only the temples which were destroyed, but also the songs and poems about the old gods and heroes that the people sang. We have only rare segments of these songs and poems, segments which bear witness of a great spiritual wealth and the power of creation of this people and these alone are sufficient reason enough for recreating the temples of the old Armenian gods. These gods were neither the Asian heavenly demons nor the precious and the delicate Greek gods, but something that reflected the characteristics of the Armenian people which they have been polishing through the ages, namely ambitious, wise and good-hearted."
Armenian Legends And Festivals
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Author : Louis A. Boettiger
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-16
Armenian Legends And Festivals written by Louis A. Boettiger and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Armenian Legends and Festivals" by Louis A. Boettiger. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Armenian Mythology
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Author : Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian
language : en
Publisher: Indoeuropeanpublishing.com
Release Date : 2010
Armenian Mythology written by Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian and has been published by Indoeuropeanpublishing.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Religion categories.
Armenian mythology was strongly influenced by Zoroastrianism, with deities such as Aramazd, Mihr or Anahit, as well as Assyrian traditions, such as Barsamin, but there are fragmentary traces of native traditions, such as Hayk or Vahagn and Astghik. According to De Morgan there are signs which indicate that the Armenians were initially nature worshipers and that this faith in time was transformed to the worship of national gods, of which many were the equivalents of the gods in the Roman, Greek and Persian cultures. Georg Brandes described the Armenian gods in his book: "When Armenia accepted Christianity, it was not only the temples which were destroyed, but also the songs and poems about the old gods and heroes that the people sang. We have only rare segments of these songs and poems, segments which bear witness of a great spiritual wealth and the power of creation of this people and these alone are sufficient reason enough for recreating the temples of the old Armenian gods. These gods were neither the Asian heavenly demons nor the precious and the delicate Greek gods, but something that reflected the characteristics of the Armenian people which they have been polishing through the ages, namely ambitious, wise and good-hearted."
Armenian Folk Tales And Fables
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Author : Charles Downing
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
Armenian Folk Tales And Fables written by Charles Downing and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Fiction categories.
These folk-tales were told by simple people--vine-dressers, farm-laborers, millers--and were preserved by word of mouth, to be repeated for entertainment in the coffee-house, or at home during the long, hard winters. There are fables here, too, selected from the collections of medieval scholars and philosophers, while the expressive and often humorous proverbs show the ways of the world through shrewd Armenian eyes.
Armenian Legends 7 Ancient Armenian Legends
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Author : Anon E. Mouse
language : en
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2018-02-28
Armenian Legends 7 Ancient Armenian Legends written by Anon E. Mouse and has been published by Abela Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with Fiction categories.
The book containing 7 Armenian legends is the result of a study conducted by Louis A. Boettiger which have been selected from a larger mass of material. Of particular interest is the Legend of Haik or Hayk. In the account by Moses of Chorene, Hayk emigrated from Babylon to the region near Mount Ararat after Titanid Bel made himself king over all. Considering this occurred in circa 2500BC and that Hayk had an extended household of over 300, moving his hosehold a distance of 1,160km/720 miles is a significant undertaking. However, Titanid Bel did not like this snub and after refusing to return, sent an army to recapture or kill Hayk. The two armies, if Hayk’s force can be called an army, met on the shores of Lake Van. During the battle Hayk slew Bel with a nearly impossible shot using a long bow, sending the king's forces into disarray. Hayk named the site of the battle Hayots Dzor in current day Turkey. It is out of this victory that the nation of Armenia was born. Herein you will find the legends of: The Legend Of Haic, or Hayk, The Legend Of Ara And Semiramis, The Legend Of Vahakn, Legends Of Artasches And Artavasd, Legends Of The Conversion To Christianity, Legends Of Abgar, Thaddeus, And St. Bartholomew Legends Of Rhipsime And Gregory Also included is information on the localities of the legends, in particular - Ararat, Khor-Virap and Erzerum which has enable Boettiger to place each legend in the setting from which it originated. ============= TAGS: Armenia, folklore, legends, myths, Haic, Hayk, Ara And Semiramis, Vahakn, King, Artasches, Artavasd, Conversion To Christianity, Abgar, Thaddeus, St. Bartholomew, Rhipsime, Gregory, Titanid Bel, Lake Van, Mount Ararat, Moses of Chorene, Haykashen, Haykashen, Battle of Giants, Navasard, Julamerk, Dastakert, Gerezmank, martyr, Haykaberd, Haykashen, Taron
Armenian Mythology
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Author : Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Armenian Mythology written by Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Mythology categories.
Myths, legends, heroes, and gods of Armenia and Africa.
Tales From The Caucasus
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Author : Matt Clayton
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-02-27
Tales From The Caucasus written by Matt Clayton and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-27 with categories.
Did you know that the Caucasus region is home to a variety of myths and legends, some ancient, some medieval, and all influenced in some way by interactions with outside cultures? The Caucasus Mountains straddle the isthmus between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. The location of the Caucasus region has made it a crossroads for travelers, traders, and invaders from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East alike. Many of the languages spoken in the Caucasus are unique to the region, while others are related to Turkic and Indo-European languages. This region's myths and legends are not as well known to outsiders as the mythologies of places like ancient Greece or ancient Egypt. The Circassian and Armenian genocides took their toll, as did the Soviet occupation, the last of which purged much of the native culture. Nevertheless, much of the mythology and literature of the Caucasus still survives today. In this book, you will get a brief but captivating introduction to some of the fine tales created by the resilient people who call this part of the world their home. Here is just a small fraction of what you'll discover: Tales about the Circassian hero Sosruko and his friend, the blacksmith god Tlepsh How Tlepsh went looking for knowledge at the end of the world and met Lady Tree Just-so tales about the origins of earthquakes, thunder, and the Milky Way Influences from Persian literature on stories from Armenia and Georgia A fairy tale about a merciful exiled prince and his clever servant The adventures of the bold knights Avtandil and Tariel, both brave as lions and desperately in love with their fair ladies And so much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to read these amazing stories from the Caucasus region!
Armenian Mythology
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Author : Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
Armenian Mythology written by Mardiros Harootioon Ananikian and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Animals, Legends and stories of categories.
Armenian Legends And Festivals
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Author : Louis A. Boettiger
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-04-16
Armenian Legends And Festivals written by Louis A. Boettiger and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-16 with categories.
Part I. Legends Chapter I. The geography of Armenia. 5. Chapter II. Ancient historical legends. 10. Section 1. The legend, of Haic 2. The legend of Ara and Semiramis 3. Historical background of the legend of Ara and Semiramis 4. The legend of Vahakn 5. The historic background of the legend of Vahakn 6. The period of national integration 7. Legends of Artasches and Artavasd 8. Conclusions. Chapter III. Legends of the conversion to Christianity. 32. Section 1. Pre-Christian mythology and religion 2. Legends of Abgar, Thaddeus, and St. Bartholomew 3. Legends of Rhipsime and Gregory 4. The Armenian church as a social force. Chapter IV. Locality legends. 54. Section 1. Ararat 2. Khor-Virap and Erzerum. Chapter V. Interpretation and conclusions. 61. Part II. Festivals Chapter I. The Gregorian church. 66. Chapter II. Pagan folk festivals. 73. Section 1. Vartavar and the Festival of Mihr 2. The Day of the Dead and Vartan's Day 3. Fortune-Telling Day. Chapter III. Christian folk festivals. 89. Section 1. Christmas, Easter, and New Year 2. Special church ceremonies. Chapter IV. Private festival occasions. 105. Section 1. Baptism. 2. Betrothal 3. Marriage 4. Funeral. Chapter V. Summary. 121. Conclusions. 122.