Astghik
Sign in to saveAstłik or Astghik () a prominent goddess in ancient Armenian mythology, is revered as the embodiment of beauty, love, fertility, and water. Celebrated for her celestial beauty, she was a key figure in Armenian religious practices. Astghik is also known as the bride of the warrior god Vahagn, who represents fire and thunder. She was worshiped during the early centuries of Armenia's history, with her influence tracing back to pre-Christian times. She was often identified with Aphrodite and the planet Venus
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- Astłik
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- Small statue of Aphrodite-Astłik 2nd-1st century BC, found from Artaxata, today in History Museum of Armenia
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- Astghik, Astgik, Astxik
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- Ashtishat
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- water deity
- Named after
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- Gender
- female
- Spouse
- Vahagn
- Father
- Aramazd
- Sibling
- Nane
- Image
- Dtatue of godness Astgik.jpg
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- worshipped by
- Armenian mythology
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Mythology
- The myth of Astghik
- Cultic locales
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
Astłik or Astghik () a prominent goddess in ancient Armenian mythology, is revered as the embodiment of beauty, love, fertility, and water. Celebrated for her celestial beauty, she was a key figure in Armenian religious practices. Astghik is also known as the bride of the warrior god Vahagn, who represents fire and thunder. She was worshiped during the early centuries of Armenia's history, with her influence tracing back to pre-Christian times. She was often identified with Aphrodite and the planet Venus
The celebration honoring Astghik is called Vardavar, during which people drench each other with water as a ritual of 'purification.' It symbolizes the renewal of life and the blessings of water, reflecting the goddess's influence in Armenian culture, as a holiday of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Astghik” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.