Astagik Gods -Armenian Mythology

 Astgik Gods - Armenian Mythology

Early in a prehistoric era, a worshiper was considered the gods of fertility and love, and later on the light of the sky was considered its incarnation. In a while later she became the goddess of love, the virgin beauty, the source of water and spring.

According to the Armenian mythology, Astagik was a lover and the prince of God Fahaken, the god of sun, strength and courage at the ancient Armenians. And she was the sister of the mother of the gods, Anahid - known as the mother of the armenians.

The name "Astghik-Astghik" is a short term for the Armenian word "Astgh" which means "Star." The word derived from the initial root of the Indo-European "h2st ḗr".

The main temple of Astghik was in Ashtishat (Daron), north of Mosh city, and other temples and places of worship were also located in many cities and villages across the Armenian highlands, such as Balati Mountain, southwest of Lake Van and in Artamit (12 km from Van).

There is a belief that unique monuments dating back to prehistoric era, especially known as Dragon Stones, and found in many historical provinces of Armenia such as Taik, Javakhk, Argatsutton, Kigarconic, etc. are additional demonstrations of Astaghik worship.

Fortunately, many Astaghik worships were saved, including the Eid of Vartavar - Vartavar, which is considered a day dedicated to it, celebrated by the Armenian people to this day in the middle of July every year. On this day, people spray water on each other in squares and streets collectively, believing that it washes away evil and brings good luck, and a certain religious rituals are held in the Gharni Al-Gharni temple in Armenia to preserve this historical tradition that has survived for thousands of years.