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CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I. Legends
Chapter I. The geography of Armenia
Chapter II. Ancient historical legends
Section 1. The legend, of Haic
2. The legend of Ara and Semiramis
3. Historical background of the legend of Ara and Semiramis
4. The legend of Vahakn
5. The historic background of the legend of Vahakn
6. The period of national integration
7. Legends of Artasches and Artavasd
8. Conclusions
Chapter III. Legends of the conversion to Christianity
Section 1. Pre-Christian mythology and religion
2. Legends of Abgar, Thaddeus, and St. Bartholomew
3. Legends of Rhipsime and Gregory
4. The Armenian church as a social force
Chapter IV. Locality legends
Section 1. Ararat
2. Khor-Virap and Erzerum
Chapter V. Interpretation and conclusions
Part II. Festivals
Chapter I. The Gregorian church
Chapter II. Pagan folk festivals
Section 1. Vartavar and the Festival of Mihr
2. The Day of the Dead and Vartan’s Day
3. Fortune-Telling Day
Chapter III. Christian folk festivals
Section 1. Christmas, Easter, and New Year
2. Special church ceremonies
Chapter IV. Private festival occasions
Section 1. Baptism
2. Betrothal
3. Marriage
4. Funeral
Chapter V. Summary
Conclusions
Bibliography
