Astłik
deity sky Armenian single tradition · 2
A fertility goddess and consort of Vahagn, sharing a temple with him in the city of Ashtishat. The holiday of Vardavar was originally in honor of Astɫik. The name "Astɫik" derives from astɫ (Աստղ) "star" from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr plus the Armenian diminutive suffix -ik.
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- co occurs with
- Nane, Tir, Areg, Angeł, Tork Angegh, Amanor, Nvard, Tsovinar, Andndayin ōj, Mihr, Aramazd, Anahit, Ar, Vanatur, Nar, Ara, Ayg
- consort of
- Vahagn
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wikipedia (2)
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“Astłik (Աստղիկ) - cognate to the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna, identified with Venus. A fertility goddess and consort of Vahagn, sharing a temple with him in the city of Ashtishat.”
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“Astłik or Astghik (Armenian: Աստղիկ) a prominent goddess in ancient Armenian mythology, is revered as the embodiment of beauty, love, fertility, and water. Celebrated for her celestial beauty, she was a key figure in Armenian religious practices.”
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