M. Kavoukjian

Armenia, Subartu and Sumer*

Translated from Armenian by N. Ouzounian, Montreal 1987

* This material, which is presented solely for non-commercial educational/research purposes, includes Chapter 2 ("Ara's Land and People," pp. 46-58), and Chapter 5 ("Mythology," pp. 135-184).

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Chapter 2

Ara's Land and People
1. The God Ar (or Ara)
2. The Meaning of the Name Armani
3. Place- and Tribe-Names Composed with Ar

Chapter 5

Mythology
1. Subarian Gods
2. The Main Deities of the Hurrians

3. The Principal Gods of Urartu

Haldi/Khaldi I.
Teisheba II.
Shiwini III.

4. The Diffusion of the Armenian Highland Culture Beyond its Borders

5. The Most Ancient Deities of the Armenian People

Hayk I.
Ara II.
Astuas III.
Nuard-Anahit IV.
Astghik V.
Mihr or Mher VI.
Vahagn VII.
6. Biaina


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