Chapter II: Part I: Legends

Chapter I. The geography of Armenia 5-8

Chapter II. Ancient historical legends 9-23

Section 1. The legend, of Haic 9
2. The legend of Ara and Semiramis 10
3. Historical background of the legend of Ara and
Semiramis 11
4. The legend of Vahakn 14
5. The historic background of the legend of Vahakn 15
6. The period of national integration 17
7. Legends of Artasches and Artavasd 20
8. Conclusions 22

Chapter III. Legends of the conversion to Christianity 24-38

Section 1. Pre-Christian mythology and religion 24
2. Legends of Abgar, Thaddeus, and St. Bartholomew 27
3. Legends of Rhipsime and Gregory 29
4. The Armenian church as a social force 34

Chapter IV. Locality legends 39-44

Section 1. Ararat 39
2. Khor-Virap and Erzerum 43

Chapter V. Interpretation and conclusions 45-48