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Louis A. Boettiger. Armenian Legends and Festivals
Armenian Legends and Festivals
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One
Legends
Chapter I
The Geography of Armenia
Chapter II
Ancient Historical Legends
Section 1. The Legend of Haic
Section 2. The Legend of Ara and Semiramis
Section 3. Historical Background of the Legend of Ara and Semiramis
Section 4. The Legend of Vahakn
Section 5. The Historic Background of the Legend of Vahakn
Section 6. The Period of National Integration
Section 7. Legends of Artasches and Artavasd
Section 8. Conclusions
Chapter III
Legends of the Conversion to Christianity
Section 1. Pre-Christian Mythology and Religion
Section 2. Legends of Abgar, Thaddeus, and St. Bartholomew
Section 3. Legends of Rhipsime and Gregory
Section 4. The Armenian Church as a Social Force
Chapter IV
Locality Legends
Section 1. Ararat
Section 2. Khor-Virap and Erzerum
Chapter V
Interpretation and Conclusions
Part Two
Festivals
Chapter I
The Gregorian Church
Chapter II
Pagan Folk Festivals
Section 1. Vartavar and the Festival of Mihr
Section 2. The Day of the Dead and Vartan’s Day
Section 3. Fortune-Telling Day
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Chapter III
Christian Folk Festivals
Section 1. Christmas, Easter, and New Year
Section 2. Special Church Ceremonies
Chapter IV
Private Festival Occasions
Section 1. Baptism
Section 2. Betrothal
Section 3. Marriage
Section 4. Funeral
Chapter V
Summary
Conclusions
Bibliography
