- Hayk - Wikipedia
According to legend, Hayk was a mighty archer and chieftain who defied the tyranny of the Babylonian ruler Bel After leading his people out of captivity, he established their freedom by slaying Bel in the legendary Battle of Hayots Dzor around 2492 BC, near Lake Van in the Armenian Highlands
- Hayk: Mythical Creature - Mythical Encyclopedia
Hayk is a legendary figure in Armenian mythology who is believed to be the founder of the Armenian nation According to the legend, Hayk was a powerful warrior who defeated the Babylonian king Bel and established himself as the patriarch of the Armenian people
- Hayk - Legendary Patriarch And Founder Of Armenia Who Defeated King Bel . . .
Legend tells Hayk was as beautiful as the gods and strong as a giant He was the son of Torgom, one of Noah's descendants, and he lived in Shinar, the land of modern-day Iraq, where he was a director of the famous Tower of Babel
- Hayk: Legendary Armenian Archer
Hayk is remembered as a cultural hero and forefather of Armenians He was known as a giant archer and warrior who stood against the Babylonian king, Bel This battle symbolizes Armenia’s struggle for independence Hayk’s lineage links Armenian legends with the Bible
- By tradition, Hayk defeated Bel on the 11th of August, 2492 BC.
Hayk is the “ nahapet ”, the progenitor or original patriarch, of the Armenians He led his household of 300 away from Babylon, being pursued by its lord, Bel A great battle ensued, during which Hayk’s arrow found its mark, killing Bel, and ushering in freedom and a new era
- Hayk: The Legendary Patriarch of Armenia’s Earliest Myths
Hayk, in Armenian tradition, is the heroic ancestor and founder of the Armenian nation More than a mortal warrior, he is portrayed as a semi-divine patriarch—strong, noble, and free-spirited
- Hayk Enters Armenia - More Artifacts - Library of Congress
ARMENIANS TRACE THEIR beginnings to the hero Hayk, who led their successful rebellion against Babylon and emigration to the new homeland of Armenia Armenians call themselves Hay and their country “Hayastan” after their hero
- Hayk Biography | Pantheon
Hayk (Armenian: Հայկ, Armenian pronunciation: [hajk]), also known as Hayk Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Armenian pronunciation: [hajk nahaˈpɛt], lit 'Hayk the Patriarch'), is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation
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