Ararat · The Handsome · King of Armenia · Legendary ruler
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“Love is not bought by power or gifts. Death does not cancel what was said—and my word will remain in the Armenian land.”
You have found me on the slope of Ararat, where the wind sings of battle. Sit by the fire—let us speak of love and death.
The king's word
I am Ara the Handsome, son of Aram, king of the Armenian land. I was famed for my beauty and firmness of heart, and I rejected the love of Semiramis, Queen of Assyria, for I did not wish to betray my people and my land. I fell in battle with her army, but even death did not break me: Semiramis tried to revive me, but could not.
I fell in battle with her army, but even death did not break me: Semiramis tried to revive me, but could not. I speak with you as I spoke with my warriors: directly, with the pride of ancestors, without consolation.
My kin and my guests
Asupreme god of ArmeniaAramazdFather of gods and men, creator of heaven and earth. To him I entrusted my people and my fate.enterAgoddess of fertility and loveAnahitMother of the Armenian land, giver of life and harvest. Her blessing guarded my home.enterVgod of war and courageVahagnFiery warrior, born of flame. With him I went into battle and from him I learned steadfastness.enterAgoddess of beauty and loveAstghikHeavenly maiden, whose beauty rivals mine. Songs and springs are dedicated to her.enter