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Shivini (Շիվինի) or Artinis - Sun god, a son of Ḫaldi, with whom he formed the lead triad of the gods. [1] From the Proto-Indo-European and Hittite god Siu (compare with Zeus, Deus, etc.). Artinis is the Armenian form, literally meaning "sun god" and is possibly connected to Ara. Selardi (Սելարդի; or Melardi) - Moon god or goddess.
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the national church of the Armenian people. Part of an Eastern Christian denomination in communion with other Oriental Orthodox churches, it is one of the most ancient Christian institutions. [5] And is "seen by many as the custodian of Armenian national identity". [6] "Beyond its role as a religious institution ...
The Armenian Apostolic Church is "seen by many as the custodian of Armenian national identity." [65] "Beyond its role as a religious institution, the Apostolic Church has traditionally been seen as the foundational core in the development of the Armenian national identity as God's uniquely chosen people."
Hayk[a] (Armenian: Հայկ, Armenian pronunciation: [hajk]), also known as Hayk Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Armenian pronunciation: [hajk naha'pɛt], lit. 'Hayk the Patriarch'[1]), is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Movses ...
Aramazd. Aramazd (Armenian: Արամազդ) was the chief and creator god in the Armenian version of Zoroastrianism. [1] The deity and his name were derived from the deity Ahura Mazda after the Median conquest of Armenia in the 6th century BC. [2] Aramazd was regarded as a generous god of fertility, rain, and abundance, as well as the father of ...
Vahagn the Dragonslayer engraving by Austrian artist Josef Rotter. Vahagn is mentioned in a number of Classical Armenian written sources. [4] For example, in the history attributed to Agathangelos, Armenian king Tiridates III evokes the triad of Aramazd, Anahit and Vahagn in a greeting to his people: "May health and prosperity come to you by the help of the gods, rich fullness from manly ...
Mihr (Armenian: Միհր) is the deity of the light of heaven and the god of Sun in ancient Armenian mythology. The worship of Mihr was centered in a region named Derjan, a district in Upper Armenia, currently located in eastern Turkish territories. The temple dedicated to Mihr was built in the locality of Bagayarich.
Diana. Anahit (Armenian: Անահիտ) was the goddess of fertility and healing, wisdom and water in Armenian mythology. [1] In early periods she was the goddess of war. By the 5th century BCE she was the main deity in Armenia along with Aramazd. [2] The Armenian goddess Anahit is related to the similar Iranian goddess Anahita.