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page 1Armenian legendary creatures

parī
A parī or peri is a supernatural entity originating from Persian tales and distributed into wider Asian folklore. The parīs are often described as winged creatures of immense beauty who are structured in societies similar to that of humans. Unlike jinn, the parīs usually feature in tales involving supernatural elements.
Al
demon of childbirth in certain Asian folk traditions
Aralēz
dog-like creature in Armenian mythology
div
demon in Iranian and later Islamic beliefs
Lake Van Monster
lake monster said to live in eastern Turkey
Azhdahak
Demon in Iranian mythology
Vishap
The Vishap () is a dragon in Armenian mythology closely associated with water, similar to the Leviathan. It is usually depicted as a winged snake or with a combination of elements from different animals.The name might derive from an ancient Iranian term vi-šāpa, 'having poisonous juices', used in reference to snakes