Journal or Publication Title:

Բյուրականի աստղադիտարանի հաղորդումներ: Երևանի աստղադիտարանի բյուլետեն = Сообщения Бюраканской обсерватории. Бюллетень ереванской Астрономической обсерватории = Contributions from the Burakan observatory. Bulletin of the Erevan astronomical observatory

Date of publication:

2026

Volume:

73

Number:

1

ISSN:

2579-2276

Coverage:

117-120

Abstract:

This paper examines traditional astronomical terminology preserved in the Armenian language and discusses its significance for reconstructing early Armenian cosmological concepts. Armenian names of the planets are compared with their ancient Greek counterparts, revealing similarities in the original descriptive meanings assigned to these celestial objects. The myth of Vahagn, one of the principal deities of the ancient Armenian pantheon, is examined as an early cosmological narrative preserved in Armenian tradition. Particular attention is given to the description of his birth, in which the four classical elements—air, earth, water, and fire—appear as fundamental components of the surrounding world. The study demonstrates that language and mythology can serve as valuable sources for investigating early astronomical and cosmological ideas.

Format:

pdf

Identifier:

oai:arar.sci.am:439345

General note:

Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which publishes research in observational and theoretical astronomy/astrophysics and presents recent advances in these fields. It is being published by the NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) in English in electronic form. The journal publishes original papers, review papers, brief reports, book reviews, special communications, observational and theoretical results in various fields of astronomy and related sciences, and some editorial notes, including anniversaries and obituaries. Under the heading “Legacy”, the renewed magazine will republish some old articles of high value in English. The heading “Guest articles” will bring to the attention of readers the articles of researchers who are not employees of BAO. ComBAO was founded in 1946 and regularly published in 1946-1990. However, the publication was interrupted because of the economic situation after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Location of original object:

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