Armenian Mythology

Al ORIGIN: Armenia The Al is a type of generally malevolent, anti-fertility spirit held responsible for miscarriage and deaths of ...

Anahita Without Blemish; The High Powerful Immaculate One; The Strong Undefiled Waters; Bearer of Roses ALSO KNOWN AS: Anahit (Armenian); ...

Ara is in Armenian mythology, a handsome hero who died in battle and was restored to life. An evil queen, ...

Aram is in Armenian folklore, a hero who conquered Barshamina, the giant. Barshamina ruled a great land, which Aram conquered; ...

Aramazd is in Armenian mythology, a supreme god, derived in part from the Persian good god, Ahura Mazda. Aramazd was ...

Astghik - The Little Star; Bearer of Roses Astghik is the spirit of water, beauty, love, joy, and fertility. She ...

Habërmani : An Armenian sorcerer prince disguises himself as a snake and hides in a pile of firewood that an ...

Hayk In Armenian folklore, hero who freed his people from the tyranny of King Bel of Babylonia. Hayk was a ...

Hotots are in Armenian folklore, evil spirits who live in the rivers and swamps. When they appear, they are covered ...

Kush pari A legendary Armenian winged spirit in the form of a bird. The name comes from the Turkish word ...

Mihr is in Armenian mythology, the fire god, derived in part from the Persian god Mithras. His worship was added ...

Zatik In Armenian mythology, a vegetation god. The Armenian translation of the Bible calls the Jewish passover “the festival of ...