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Vanatur

deity single tradition · 1

Vanatur was the supreme god of the Armenian pantheon. He was later replaced by Aramazd.

When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – 0
Historical notes
Supreme god of the Armenian pantheon before Zoroastrian influence.

Relationships

co occurs with
Nar, Astłik, Nane, Tir, Areg, Angeł, Tork Angegh, Amanor, Nvard, Tsovinar, Andndayin ōj, Vahagn, Mihr, Aramazd, Anahit, Ar, Ara, Ayg

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Armenian mythology

Source passages

“Vanatur (Վանատուր) – Either meaning "the Lord of Van" or "giving asylum", Vanatur was the god of hospitality. He may or may not have been the same god as Amanor. Later equated with Aramazd and Zeus.”

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