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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

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