Category: Armenian Mythology

Mihr is in Armenian mythology, the fire god, derived in part from the Persian god Mithras. His worship was added to that of Vahagn, who…

Kush pari A legendary Armenian winged spirit in the form of a bird. The name comes from the Turkish word for bird (kush) and the…

Hotots are in Armenian folklore, evil spirits who live in the rivers and swamps. When they appear, they are covered with mire. They entice men…

Habërmani : An Armenian sorcerer prince disguises himself as a snake and hides in a pile of firewood that an old man has gathered and…

Hayk In Armenian folklore, hero who freed his people from the tyranny of King Bel of Babylonia. Hayk was a handsome giant with fine limbs,…

Aramazd is in Armenian mythology, a supreme god, derived in part from the Persian good god, Ahura Mazda. Aramazd was the giver of prosperity, abundance,…

Aram is in Armenian folklore, a hero who conquered Barshamina, the giant. Barshamina ruled a great land, which Aram conquered; Aram made himself king and…

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

Astghik – The Little Star; Bearer of Roses Astghik is the spirit of water, beauty, love, joy, and fertility. She is a rose goddess, distributing…

Zatik In Armenian mythology, a vegetation god. The Armenian translation of the Bible calls the Jewish passover “the festival of Zatik,” and Armenian Christians call…