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This section contains information about phenomena that are generally believed to have a supernatural, mystical nature, and the very existence of which is currently in doubt.Phenomena Hierarchy

Vishap

Added Thu, 01/11/2018
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Другие названия
Veshap
Gvelveshapi
Gveleshapi
Область распространения
Armenia
Характерные признаки
Place → Reservoir
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Vishaps (arm. վիշապներ — snake, dragon) — ancient mythological creatures, which were depicted in the form of tall stone statues.

Water spirits from the mythologies of the Armenian Highlands and Near Asia. In honor of them, people carved images out of stone and installed them at underground water sources. Later they became associated with evil spirits and dragons.

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