Vishap

Today, for Dragon month I wanted to write about Vishap, an Armenian water dragon that causes storms and earthquakes. They fought against Vahagn. They are often compared to Leviathan. Legends suggest Vishap was once worshipped as a storm god before new religious traditions entered the Middle East changing them into a more malevolent figure in

Amirani

Today I wanted to write about Amirani, a Georgian demigod/hero who introduced metal work to humans. He’s a son of Dali but was raised by humans. With his adopted brothers, he fought against numerous giants and dragons. After the death of his mortal brothers, he fought against Ghmerti. For this act of pride, he was

Tetri Giorgi

With the full moon tonight, I wanted to write about Tetri Giorgi (White George), a Georgian spirit originally of the moon. Tetri Giorgi is a local aspect of Saint George in northern Georgia. Tetri Giorgi was featured on the Georgian coat of arms from 1918-1921 & 1991-2004. His feast day is August 14th which is

Dali

Today, I wanted to write about Dali, a Georgian goddess of wildlife, mountains, rain, and hunting. Dali was in love with Betkil, she made him swear off all other women, a vow which he eventually broke. When Dali learned of his actions, she trapped him on a mountain to starve to death. Dali is the

Uastyrdzhi

Today, I wanted to write about Uastyrdzhi, also called laegty dzuar, an Ossetian folk hero who is the patron of men, travellers, and guard of oath. He is almost always depicted on horseback. He was synchronized with Saint George of Lydda, and possibly Mithra. His name is considered very sacred so only a few are

Erlik

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Erlik, a Turkic and Siberian god of death and the underworld. He’s sometimes a son of Kayra or Ülgen. He resides in the 9th layer of the earth in a palace of copper and gold. In some legends humans and animals were created immortal which lead

Ara Gełec’ik

Today I wanted to write about Ara Gełec’ik, also called Ara the Handsome or Er, a semi-divine Armenian folk hero known for his beauty. Ara was a descendent of Hayk. He was married to Nvard and had a son also named Ara. Because of Ara Gełec’ik’s beauty he caught the attention of Semiramis, an Assyrian

Hayk

Today I wanted to write about Hayk, an Armenian folk hero who founded Armenia In Christianised versions Hayk is the great-great-grandson of the biblical Noah through Japheth. Hayk’s great-great-great-great-great-grandson is Ara the Handsome. Hayk is know for fighting the Babylonian King Belus and creating the Armenian Nation. Hayk was synchronized with the Urartian god Haldi,

Tork Angegh

Today I wanted to write about Tork Angegh, an Armenian deity of strength, courage, and arts. He’s a great-grandson of Hayk. He is often described as ugly in many myths and because of his ugliness he was sad and lonely until the goddess Atsghik set him up with Haykanush. He was historically synchronized with Nergal

Vahagn

Today I wanted to write about Vahagn an Armenian god of thunder, lightning, and fire. He slayed the dragon/serpent Vishap. In a partially lost hymn to him he is described as being born of the purple sea. He was synchronized with Heracles. He was likely worshipped in a triad with Anahit and Aramazd. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vahagn?wprov=sfla1

Anahit

Today I wanted to write about Anahit, an Armenian goddess of fertility, healing, war, water, and wisdom. She’s a daughter of Aramazd. She is part of a trinity with Aramazd and Vahagn. She’s closely associated with the Iranian goddess Anahita, as well as Aphrodite and Artemis. Her festival was held during the month of Navasard

Satanaya

Yesterday I was reading my previous post, Nimue and was reminded of Satanaya, a caucusus goddess of fertility, light, crafts, water, and wisdom. She’s the daughter of Uastyrdzhi. In one myth she makes a bet that she can weave a coat in a single day, in order to do this she also makes a deal