Myths of Armenia

Professor M.A. Anachyan introduces readers into a complex system of interaction between cultures, because the mythology of Armenians is connected by general roots with many ancient world cultures. Persia, Greece, Rome - a powerful impact of the most striking world myths, similar archetypes of the gods and heroes did not erase the originality of the Armenian people. The mythology of Armenians, taking in many foreign elements, was able to fuse them in her crucible and give them unique features of a special property. The author talks about the sacred ancient cities, temples, half -forgotten traditions and legends, correlating this colorful pattern with a clear outline of historical events, against which tectonic cultural shifts were performed