Dr. Ara Sanjian Director, Armenian Research Center Associate Professor in Armenian and Middle Eastern History After the ceremony, best wishes were . Many Catholics—and a fair number of Protestants—are confused as to the exact meaning of sola scriptura (Latin, "Scripture only"), the authority principle or rule of faith for our Protestant brethren. http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Armenian_pagan_culture&oldid=47904, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The invention of an official language for the land of Armenia meant that religious tenets could be . Another one was in Vaspurakan on the mountain Pakhat and was named “Home of Aramazd and Astkhik”. Nane was a goddess of war and wisdom, daughter of Aramazd. She was a fire creature, who forced the rain and hail to fall from the heavens with her fury. Lucia is celebrated as a festival of lights with singing processions, saffron buns, gingerbread cookies and . Armenians attached great importance to the cross long before the adoption of Christianity. According to Grigor Tatevatsy, Arats springs from the word “men”. Many traditions related to life, appreciation and good luck involve water in one way or another. It is no mere chance that Armenian priests were noted that the nature was regenerated at the beginning of spring. This calendar was improved in Rome and was known as Y.Tsezar calendar. In Armenian mythology, the goddess Astghik habitually took a bath in a certain stream every night; some romantic young men eager to see the goddess' exquisite beauty lit a big fire on a nearby hill, but Astghik, in order to foil their scheme, caused the entire area, the plain of Mush, to be covered by a thick fog. Nane was represented as a young beautiful woman in the clothing of a warrior, with spear and shield in hand, like the Greek Athena, with whom she identified in the Hellenic period. Thus, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. Found inside – Page 43Written Armenian literature could clearly not develop until the creation of the ... in the early 5th century and any early pagan oral tradition would almost ... Although some of them cellebrate this ritual to mark the shortest day of the year (summer solstice) and others do it to mark the end of the winter and the arrival of the spring, in Armenia this traditions has more to do with love and prosperity for marriage and family and it coincides with Valentine´s day in other countries . Mareri (May) means “ancestors”. Armenian New Year's Traditions. The invention of an official language for the land of Armenia meant that religious tenets could be . The gods of the Urartian pantheon were mostly borrowed from Hittite and Luwian, Hurrian, Semitic, and possibly Armenian and Indo-Iranian religions. The Urartian fertility goddess Arubani may have been her earlier incarnation. Cowles Book Co. Yervand Grekyan. The celebration in his honor was called Am'nor, or New Year, which was celebrated on March 21 in the old . Found inside – Page 73This tradition turned out to be less monolithic than it was imagined after its ... Modern Pagan and Native Faith Movements in Central and Eastern Europe ... Aralezner were Dog-like creatures that make the fallen warriors of Armenian Army reborn. In Latin January means “the door” or means “heavens”. Armenian holidays consist of Christian and Pagan culture, which are both deeply rooted in Armenian customs and traditions. Tir’s holiday is celebrated at the beginning of Hory as a day of knowledge. The Armenian language is known to us from the fifth century CE onwards thanks to an unbroken literary tradition comprising three periods: Classical or Grabar (5th to 11th centuries), Middle (12th to 16th), and Modern (17th to 21st). Found inside – Page 19Armenian tradition records that a certain Gregory, later known as the “Illuminator,” came to Armenia at the same time as the new king. And the celebration of the New Year among Armenians also has too many traditions. Armenians made a good choice, because in 21st of December the day is at it's shortest and the night is at its longest. Mihr also had a temple dedicated to him in Artashat which was recently excavated. The holiday is celebrated as the “Navasardian games”. Found inside – Page 138RMENIAN OR THE 'REEK TRADITION 4HE ONLY OCCURRENCE OF THE WORD IN THE ! ... )N SUCH CASES THE AUTHOR SAYS THE PAGAN RITUALS STIR UP 'ODÁS WRATH WHILE THE ... Its beginnings go back to the year 405 AD, which is linked to the invention of the Armenian alphabet. Drentez springs from the world “art” and "fire”. The calendar, which is used now, was made in ancient Egypt. [6] However, the Armenian version of Aramazd preserved many native Armenian aspects. According to Greek chronology, Ahekan has the name of the God Apollo. The celebration of the Trndez is pagan in origin and is connected with sun/fire worship in ancient pre-Christian Armenia, symbolizing the coming of spring and fertility. It falls this year on Sunday July 11, to be an annual combination of liturgical and popular traditions. [6] For example, the supreme god of the Armenian pantheon, Vanatur, was later replaced by Aramazd (the Parthian form of Ahura Mazda). Followers of the religion refer to themselves as hetanos. And as the legend says, on that day they used to give roses to the Goddess and pour water on each other thus sharing the blessing. The . In this day people were glorifying ancestors. Only a handful of fragments have survived from the most ancient Armenian literary tradition preceding the Christianization of Armenia in the early 4th century due to centuries of concerted effort by the Armenian Church to eradicate the "pagan tradition". was found in Artashat. Found inside – Page 711So, it was fine with the early Armenian Church to adopt those pagan sign as ... large number of pagan traditions and religious ceremonies and festivities to ... Found inside – Page 53The Armenian Orthodox Church (commonly called the Armenian Church) is a fascinating blend of Christianity and pagan rituals. Because it was founded so early ... Ahekan lasted from 8th of April till 7th of May. The ancient festival is traditionally associated with the goddess Astghik, who was the goddess of water, beauty, love and fertility. It was connected with sun/fire worship in ancient pre-Christian Armenia, symbolizing the coming of the spring and fertility. The word hory means “to spot something”. Armenian Traditions. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. People compete with each other, sing songs and dance. The celebration is rooted in Armenian pagan tradition. Not much is known about the Hayasan pantheon but some names survive via Hittite records. Cakhots is the fifth month of Armenian chronology. They became terrible and cruel. The pagan Arorti religion would continue on and still exists to this day. According to the Armenian calendar, the year 4500 coincided from 2007 to 2008 by the Christian calendar. Found inside – Page 272-Why did the Armenian Christian church keep non-Christian, pagan symbols in its ... strength and traditions, regardless whether they symbolized a cult, ... In Armenia, visitors might notice locals kissing on the cheek when they meet, which is the most common greeting among friends and family. Mareri lasted from 8th of May till 7th of June. Relying on folk medicine and its sources, it accumulated the experience and knowledge of many generations of Armenian physicians on the curative properties of plants and animals as . There are conflicting opinions on the meaning of the name. Aramazd was the source of earth's fertility, making it fruitful and bountiful. November means the ninth month. They help to bridge the past with the present. The pagan Arorti religion would continue on and still exists to this day. According to Armenian tradition, at this day bold Armenians won the battle thereby saved bird's live which built a nest on mountain Ararat and laid particoloured eggs. However, they also spent time under communist rule. 127:1 Navasard fell, according to the later calendar of pagan Armenia, in August.. 127:2 See Agathangelos (fourth century A.D.).. 128:1 Annual bonfires are kindled by Armenians on the festival of Candlemas, or the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (February 13/2).. 128:2 Agathangelos.. 128:3 Statues of massive gold were consecrated to her, one of which was captured by the . Basic information about Armenian pagan traditions were preserved in the works of ancient Greek authors such as Plato, Herodotus, Xenophon and Strabo, Byzantine scholar Procopius of Caesarea, as well as medieval Armenian writers such as Movses Khorenatsi, Agathangelos, Eznik of Kolb, Sebeos, and Anania Shirakatsi, as well as in oral folk traditions. 2018. p. 34. Aray is a war god worshipped by the pre-Christian Armenians. Our grandparents did not eat grapes before the blessing, although that was by tradition and not due to a religious prohibition. After the establishment of Iranian dominance in Armenia in the 1st millennium BCE, Zoroastrianism had a major influence on Armenian religion. Back then Armenians had an observance holiday dedicated to Astghik, the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and water. It has played a very special role in Armenian people's lives. Found inside – Page 17Private Prayer Aloud in Pagan Antiquity From Mt 6 : 7–8 , it seems obvious that the pagans , too , prayed aloud : “ And praying do not heap up empty phrases ... It’s a way to get out of the normal routine and to purify the body—and have the time of your life. a 1426 for Moslem. Many Catholics—and a fair number of Protestants—are confused as to the exact meaning of sola scriptura (Latin, "Scripture only"), the authority principle or rule of faith for our Protestant brethren. A ruined temple to her has been discovered beneath the Holy Etchmiadzin cathedral. Although now a Christian tradition, celebrating the transfiguration of Jesus Christ (the Feast of the Transfiguration), Vardavar's history dates back to pagan times. Thus 365*4=1460. She was among the most favored of Armenian deities. Hory is a second month of Armenian chronology. The Piatek is a large mammalian creature similar to a wingless griffin. It was only five days long, from the 6th to the 10th of August. Armenians celebrate this day on 22nd December, when the days lengthened. Also among the most ancient types of Indo-European-derived worship are the cults of eagles and lions, and of the sky.[5]. Summer was equal a year. Armenian Expressions and Sayings. Every year on the 21st of March Armenian pagans celebrate Vahagn‘s birthday. Armenian traditions- Trndez and Diarnt'arach. Cakhots lasted from the 9th of December till the 7th of January. Found insideliterature as sources of Jewish wisdom tradition.67 Very valuable research ... than of either pagan source.71 That the ancient Hebrew wisdom tradition was ... Based on the latter, let us get acquainted today with an ancient holyday of the Armenian Church celebrated globally and regionally. The reason of this was deeply rooted pagan traditions among Armenians. Found inside – Page 188The vis'ap dragon was an Armenian, pre-Christian water monster,61 and its name ... On the Armenian pagan usage, see AliSan 1910, 163—65; J: R: Russell 1987, ... Summer filled men with enthusiasm. According to Armenian small year, now is a 922, which is called “Hayk’s chronology”. Traditions and rituals are sometimes perceived as remnants of the past, with little real connection to our present, contemporary lives. According to Anania Shirakatsy and Hovhannes Imastasery, Cakhots is a son of Hayk Nahapet. The holiday is still celebrated in Armenia, albeit in a Christianized form. That date is also the birthday of the Armenian pagan God Vahagn. 7 of the Unique Armenian Traditions. Such crosses depict the Sun or Fire. The Armenian Apostolic Church blended Pagan Trndez with the Christmas tradition of Candlemas, which marks the coming of Christ to the Temple 40 days after Christmas. Armenian Highland, Western and Eastern Armenia, Armenian culture, religion, kingdoms and principalities, kings and queens, unknown history. Hory lasted from 10th of September till 9th of October. During the 18th Century, January 1st was accepted as a beginning of the New Year. Found inside... have survived from the most ancient Armenian literary tradition preceding the ... effort by the Armenian Church to eradicate the "pagan tradition". According to Grigor Tatevatsy in winter the plants get dry and the water is covered with ice. In Bronze Ages the cross had another appearance. Armenian Traditions - Trndez and Diarn'tarach People make bonfires in their yards, make circles and go round the bonfire, and in the end they jump over the flame . The Dev are air-composed spirit creatures originating from Zoroastrian mythology (the Daevas), and share many similarities to angels. Traditions are a very important part of every nation. According to Gevorg Alishan, Hrachya Acharyan Aregh comes from the word “the Sun”, because the Nature awakens owing to the Sun Power in the spring. Found inside – Page 34The 4th century was the time of struggle against the persistent pre - Christian pagan tradition that tried to reconquer its lost place mostly under the ... Found inside – Page 76In pagan Armenia the most revered temples and pantheons were erected mostly in the region of Taron . When St. Gregory the Enlightener was returning from ... This book presents the dramatic and complex story of Armenia's ecclesiastical relations with Byzantine and subsequently Roman Christendom in the Middle Ages. The single girls in the family eat it, and it’s believed that they will later dream of their future husbands. For example, John the Baptist inherited certain features of Vahagn and Tir, and the archangel Gabriel took on elements of Vahagn. Armenian Language. The Armenian pagan triad was Aramazd, (Ahura Mazda [Mazdaism—sun-worship—existed for centuries in Armenia and the god's chief temple was in northern Armenia, and another on the plain of . In addition to this, the majestic medieval churches and monasteries convey such spirituality that you start to look for the god hidden inside the walls of the temple, regardless of your faith. The name March was given in honor of the God of War. According to Ananian Shirakatsy and Grigor Tatevatsy, Mareri is a daughter of Hayk Nahapet. Tir is god of Literature, Science and Art. Known and Unknown facts about the History of Armenia and Armenian People. In this video, members of the musical powerhouse Zulal explore the pagan roots in Armenian folk music. With the invention of Armenian alphabet in 405, tradition of liturgy, ceremony and church calendar had already been completed and settled in Armenian Church. Found inside – Page 40The Armenian Church did not participate in the Council of Chalcedon, which met on 8 October. ... In an echo of pre-Christian pagan tradition ... Ahekan is a 9th month of chronology. Armenians traditions and customs have a history of centuries. Armenian History from ancient times to modern days. Armenian Christmas traditions center on the beliefs of the Orthodox Church as well as Armenian history. Found inside – Page 337Meru is to be sought for in the mountains of Armenia , as I contend ; or in those of Cashgar and ... as we collect both from Scripture and pagan tradition . Mihr, the Armenian God of Truth and Light, for example, appears as late as the 8th century when the epic of David of Sassoon was first fashioned in the Armenian resistance to Arab imperial rule. The blaze is said to symbolise light, warmth, joy and the swift dispatching of winter, but more than this it has the power to make predictions. Just like any country in the Caucasus, Armenians are hospitable and love having guests at their homes—especially foreigners who are likely to be greeted with warmth and a table piled with as much food as it can hold. Armenian people like Vardavar very much. A long time ago, it was New Year. Some people do celebrate on December 25th, but Soorb Stepanos Day (St Steven's day),… There were 12 months in ancient Armenia. It can also mean “Old age”. After the formal adoption of Christianity in the 4th century CE, ancient myths and beliefs transformed to adhere more closely to Christian beliefs. Christian Armenian literature begins about 406 with the invention of the Armenian alphabet . Tre is a fourth month of Armenian chronology. Astghik is the God of love and beauty. 1971. p. 335. Aregh is called every first day of month. Armenian stone statue (B.C. In the Hellenistic age (3rd to 1st centuries BCE), ancient Armenian deities were identified with ancient Greek deities: Aramazd with Zeus, Anahit with Artemis, Vahagn with Heracles, Astłik with Aphrodite, Nane with Athena, Mihr with Hephaestus, Tir with Apollo. Its days had unique names: Pailatsu, Arusiak, Hrant, Lusntag and Erevak. As Armenians began to practice Christianity, many churches and monasteries were erected, some on the foundations of pagan temples. Anahit is god of motherhood, fertility, healing, wisdom and water. The fifth century is regarded as the golden age of Armenian literature. During 1460 years the Earth does 1 turn, which is called Hayk‘s turn. Vardavar, reborn with Christian faith, is one of Armenian national-religious holidays which has its deep roots in pagan era.It is celebrated on the 14th Sunday after Easter celebration during the period from 28 June to 1 October. In 1968, a copy of this statue was brought to the Armenian Historical Museum. Sahmy is a third month of Armenian chronology. The pantheon of pre-Christian Armenia changed over the centuries. October means the eighth month. Vahagn is the God of Power, War and Victory. The old historian Khorenatsy preserved a poem about birth of Vahagn. Found inside – Page 12Who Translated the Bible into Armenian and When ? ... the secret devotion to pagan gods , the casting of lots for the purpose of divination and , most of ... During the excavations archaeologists very often find such drawings. Ancient, medieval and modern maps of Armenia and Its Neighbors. The Nhang (from the Persian word for "crocodile") was a river-dwelling serpent-monster with shape shifting abilities, often connected to the more conventional Armenian Vishap. Ejmiatsin. Another thought is that since the lion and the eagle are very close to Armenian pagan traditions, representing the power of a ruling dynasty, and by extension,; the power of the Armenian state itself, they are clutching the lamb not in retribution, but to show they have the divine right of Christ in their hands, or the jaws of their teeth. Instead of using this long word, many Armenian-speakers will use the French merci, along with the term of endearment, jan. One Bronze sculpture statue was found in the 19th century, which is in London now. According to H. Acharian and E. Agaian Sahmy means “to fear” which is connected with changes of the weather. The Armenian calendar borrowed from both the Egyptian and the Zoroastrian calendars. The Al is a dwarfish evil spirit that attacks pregnant women and steals newborn babies. This was a different New Year from the calendar New Year of Navasard. The snow melts away. But gallant Margats killed the monster. Armenians are often characterized as hospitable, friendly, and kind people who respect elders, have a gentle attitude to children, and have strong family values. This volume presents an overview of one of the most notable developments in the region, the rise of Pagan and "Native Faith" movements. The chief temple of Aramazd was in Ani. Found insideSilently, these works of ceramic art—art that also graces homes and museums around the world—represent a riveting story of resilience and survival: In the final years of the Ottoman Empire, as hundreds of thousands of Armenians were ... The Armenian calendar started on 2492 BC, after the battle between Hayk and Bel. "ARMENIA AND IRAN iii. (It's similarity to the modern Armenian word 'arev' shouldn't be surprising.) However, there are several water-related rituals and artifacts in Armenian culture dating back centuries that might convince us otherwise. Hrotits lasted from 7th of July till 5th of August. Armenian Holidays and Traditions. The chief temple of Anahit was in the Eriza settlement. Cambridge University Press. Some traditions suggest that he was also a dying-and-rising god. Footnotes. Other fruits are ready in a late Autumn. Associate Professor in Armenian and Middle Eastern History Tradition is a wide concept which is complete with various holidays. They appear in the tale Ara the Handsome. 2006 corresponds to the 9890th anniversary of Vahagn's birthday. These temples were decorated with golden statues of Anahit. Armenians celebrated this day as a New Year, extolled the nature, the spring, the agricultural workers so that the year was fruit bearing. The . The Armenian culture has a history of millenniums. The name "Nane" is still popular in Armenia today. The fire symbolizes the light, the warmth, the joy and also protection against evil. Traditionally, the Armenian Church recognizes the Catholicos of All Armenians as its leader. But now, it is the eleventh month in calendar. Until the XVIII century, Armenians did not use Christian chronology. Found inside – Page 337Meru is to be sought for in the mountains of Armenia , as I contend ; or in those of Cashgar and ... as we collect both from Scripture and pagan tradition ... This might be another odd custom for many foreigners, but it’s a fun thing to do. Armenian Genocide of 1915 by Turkey. The ancient Armenians had been celebrating the coming of the New Year on the 21st of March. According to H. Acharyan the words “Dzemer” and “Dziun” have the same roots. The custom is rooted in safety and medical precautions, as newborns are quite vulnerable and might easily pick up bacteria. The only exception is very close relatives. One of the most fun holidays is Vardavar, which has Pagan roots and celebrates the goddess of purity and water. Some traditions suggest that he was also a dying-and-rising god. According to legend, once a year in ancient times a monster went down on the Earth and ate all of the green grass in the land. Mareri is a 10th month of chronology. The holiday is now considered a Christian one, but has its roots in the pagan traditions and is related to Goddess Astghik, the Goddess of water and purity. Avelyats is the 13th month of Armenian chronology. Vardavar is national Holiday, which is connected with God of love and beauty-Astkhik. According to legend, a Subterranean God stole Astkhik from her family. This holiday was later Christianized and is still celebrated across Armenia. Her temple was located in the town of Thil, but was destroyed during Armenia's Christianization. Traditionally, Armenians make a bonfire, go round it and jump over the fire on the evening of February 13 or early on February 14 when the Armenian Church celebrates the Candlemas Day, or Diarnt'arach (Trndez), which is one of the most beloved holidays among newly-weds. The reason of this was deeply rooted pagan traditions among Armenians. Why Oral Traditions Are Important: Ask An Armenian. Found inside – Page 61In Armenian pagan tradition Vahagn was also known by the title vishapakagh , a name usually interpreted to mean dragon slayer , but it can also mean fire ... Aregh is an 8th month of chronology. 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