Samvel Ramazyan - The problems of studying the epic “Koroglu” and Armenia (in Eng.)

17 Pages | 216-233 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2024.1-216 |

Revceived on: 2024-02-06 | Reviewed on: 2024-02-19 | Accepted for printing on: 2024-03-22

Published in: 2024 N 1 (225) / Archaeology, ethnography

The epic “Koroglu” (“Köroğlu”, “Koroghlu”, “Korogli”, “Kerogli”), despite its late origin (XVII century), in comparison with other Turkic epics, has no analogue in its prevalence. The formation of the epic started from the XVII century and lasted until the XIX century. Later, it was subjected to various artistic developments and changes, becoming a unique example of overcoming linguistic and ethnic boundaries . Mainly handed down by narrators, it began to be written down in the first half of XIX century to the beginning of XX century, and the stories spread in Central Asia, especially in 1930–1940s and later.

KeywordsKoroglu (Korogli) epic Armenia Armenian version Urmia Azerbaijan (Aturpatakan) A. Chodzko Turkic Iran ashugh.

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Samvel Ramazyan - An allogenic personage in the versions of the epic “Sasna Tsrer” and its genealogical roots: Zinjil Ghiran

14 Pages | 195-209 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2024.3-195 |

Revceived on: 2024-09-28 | Reviewed on: 2024-09-30 | Accepted for printing on: 2024-11-21

Published in: 2024 N 3 (227) / Archaeology and Ethnography

Abstract / Keywords

The bearers of the Armenian and Turkic epic traditions in the Armenian Highlands were in constant contact, as a result of which allogeneic (Turkic) personages in the Armenian epic “Sasna Tsrer” (“Daredevils of Sassoun”) and Armenian personages, in particular, in the epic “Kerogli” are revealed. Obviously, there was a process of bilateral mutual enrichment and interpenetration of some epic elements. The analysis of the characters of Zinjil Ghiran in some versions of “Sasna Tsrer” and Zincirkıran in the epic “Keroglu” brings to light their genealogical roots.

Keywordsepic “Sasna Tsrer” (“Daredevils of Sassoun”) Zinjil Ghiran David of Sassoun epic “Kerogli” Zincirkıran Arakel Davrizhetsi Eremia Komurjian Garegin Hovsepian.

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Alina Gharibyan - The image of the Mistress of the field - the Old woman in the epic

17 Pages | 128-145 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2023.2-128 |

Revceived on: 2023-06-08 | Reviewed on: 2023-06-14 | Accepted for printing on: 2023-06-19

Published in: 2023 N 2 (223) / Philosophy

Abstract / Keywords

The figure of an old woman in the epic “Sasna Tsrer” has a rather rich set of motifs and functions manifesting itself in all four branches of the epic. The image of Artater Parav (the mistress of the field - the old woman) stands out in the third branch of the epic with stable motifs and an important role. In her attitude to field work, as well as in other ways, this figure resembles the goddesses Demeter and Anahit, the Celtic goddess Old Mother Taitiun and the famous Old Woman Hecales in Greek mythology. In the epic "Sasna Tsrer", the image of Artater Parav has an interesting development and is characterized by a variety of functions. She manifests herself both in the image of a woman with life experience and in the image of a caring mother; she has common features with the instructive old woman from the fairy tale.

Keywordsthe old woman epic “Sasna Tsrer” tale David of Sasun plot function motif myth field work curse.

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Tatevik Shakhkulyan - Musical embodiment of the character of David of Sassoun

11 Pages | 218-229 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2023.3-218 |

Revceived on: 2023-07-05 | Reviewed on: 2023-07-13 | Accepted for printing on: 2023-11-29

Published in: 2023 N 3 (224) / Art

Abstract / Keywords

Out of forty-one available folk songs of the Armenian epic Sasna Tsrer (Arm. Daredevils of Sassoun), 15 samples belong to the most beloved hero, David. David’s songs are grouped into three types according to their content: (a) songs in which the hero collects information about his ancestors and plans his actions, (b) songs that uncover his psychological state, and (c) songs that present him as a strong personality confident in his plans and actions.

Keywords“Sasna Tsrer” epic songs David’s songs operatic dramaturgy melodic contour.

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Gurgen Khachatryan - Dialogues in the epic “The Daredevils of Sassoun”

10 Pages | 155-165 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2022.3-155 |

Revceived on: 2022-07-25 | Reviewed on: 2022-08-27 | Accepted for printing on: 2022-11-09

Published in: 2022 N 3 (221) / Linguistics

Abstract / Keywords

In the dialogues of the epic “The Daredevils of Sassoun”, the syntax (subject-expressing speech, verb-predicate-indirect object) and the content of the author's speech mostly remain the same. This is due to the fact that the above mentioned components do not always have a verbal expression which, however, as a rule, is implied. In numerous versions of the epic, most often the author’s speech is found only with a predicate expressed mainly with a verb ասել “to say”, which, as a result of extension of the lexical meaning, is used not only in the narrative but also in the combination with direct speech with different semantic shades.

Keywordsverbs of speech narrator subject dialogue ellipsis combine with vocative author’s speech syntax epic direct speech.

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Verjine Svazlyan - Relics of the oral tradition of the Artsakh Armenians emigrated to Pyatigorsk (According to the materials recorded by the author)

14 Pages | 210-224 |

Revceived on: 2021-03-09 | Reviewed on: 2021-03-10 | Accepted for printing on: 2021-03-30

Published in: 2021 N 2 (217) / Articles, reports

Abstract / Keywords

In 1964, under the auspice of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Academy of Sciences of Armenia, I have a scientific trip to Pyatigorsk to study the ethnic Armenians living there. When I reached my destination, I was informed that there was a district where Armenians of Karabakh (Artsakh) lived. For me, as a folklorist-ethnographer, it was interesting to know what changes they had undergone under the conditions of coexistence with the local people, whether they remained sincere to the traditions of their cradle, etc.

KeywordsPyatigorsk Karabakh Artsakh Russia narrator oral tradition epic lyric and saying folklore Armenian dialect.

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Тorc Dalalyan - General epic schemes in the Armenian and Ossetian epics

19 Pages | 137-156 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2025.2-137 |

Revceived on: 2025-03-18 | Reviewed on: 2025-04-04 | Accepted for printing on: 2025-07-11

Published in: 2025 N 2 (229) / Folklore studies

Abstract / Keywords

The article addresses general epic schemes of the three Armenian epics: ethnogonic, pagan, and medieval-Christian, as well as the Ossetian “Nart” epic. These folklore monuments received their final forms in different historical eras. The formation of the ethnogonic epic “Haikian” (Haikids) was completed in the 9th–8th centuries BC, the pagan epic “Ergk Vipasanats” (“Vipasank”) was composed from the 2nd century BC – 1st century AD, while the medieval epic “Sasna Tserer” was finally formed mainly in the 9th–10th centuries.

Keywordsepic four-branch structure thunder proto-character twins triplets “mithraic” hero main dragon-fighting hero dying and resurrecting hero.

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Armen Petrosyan - Indo-European “Black” youth fraternities, mythological twins, and foundation of cities

20 Pages | 200-220 | DOI: DOI: 10.54503/0135-0536-2025.3-200 |

Revceived on: 2025-09-07 | Reviewed on: 2025-10-31 | Accepted for printing on: 2025-11-17

Published in: 2025 N 3 (230) / Discussions

Abstract / Keywords

In Indo-European studies, the existence of fraternities of young warriors was restored; they, under the guidance of mentors, were engaged in hunting and plundering and lived in the outlying territories of the tribe for several years. Only after this, having undergone the initiation ritual, the young men could become full members of the tribe, get married, and own property. These brotherhoods played a key role in the spread of Indo-Europeans throughout Eurasia.

KeywordsIndo-European youth fraternities Indo-European mythology Indo-European onomastics Armenian epic folklore Armavir Romove Rome

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