02678cam a22003373u 4500 38129 UtSlPG 20260610133853.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21027270 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Boettiger, Louis A. (Louis Angelo), 1891-1962 Armenian legends and festivals Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-25 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Armenian Legends and Festivals" by Louis A. Boettiger is a scholarly exploration of Armenian folklore and cultural practices written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide insights into the rich tapestry of legends and festivals that frame Armenian social life, focusing particularly on how these narratives have shaped the national identity and cultural continuity of the Armenian people. Through the lens of both ancient and Christian traditions, Boettiger seeks to illuminate the complex interplay between history, mythology, and social customs. At the start of the book, Boettiger introduces his study with a preface that underscores the importance of understanding Armenian culture, particularly in the context of American societal integration due to immigration and geopolitical developments. He emphasizes the necessity of authentic studies of Armenia due to a significant lack of accessible materials in English. Following this, the introduction outlines the dual purpose of the study: documenting a wide array of legends and festivals while interpreting their sociocultural significance. The opening sections delve into the geography of Armenia, setting the stage for the forthcoming exploration of various legends, such as those of Haic, Ara and Semiramis, and Vahakn, each embedded with social and historical implications that echo the resilient spirit of the Armenian people throughout their tumultuous history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- Armenia (Republic) Folklore -- Armenia (Republic) Festivals -- Armenia (Republic) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38129 78969 78969