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Anahit was revered as the goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water within Armenian mythology. Initially, she held the title of the goddess of war. By the 5th century BCE, she emerged as a principal deity in Armenia alongside Aramazd. The Armenian goddess Anahit shares similarities with the Iranian goddess Anahita. Artaxias I commissioned statues of Anahit and issued decrees for their veneration. Strabo noted that the Armenians participated in the religious practices of the Persians and Medes, particularly honouring Anaitis. The Armenian kings were unwavering patrons of her cult; Tiridates III, prior to his conversion to Christianity, officially prayed to the triad of Aramazd-Anahit-Vahagn, yet he is said to have exhibited a particular reverence for the esteemed Anahit, regarded as the benefactor of humanity, the mother of all knowledge, and the daughter of the great Aramazd. Agathangelos recounts that it was customary for the Kings of Armenia to make an annual pilgrimage to the temple at Eriza in Acilisene to commemorate the festival dedicated to the goddess. Worship of Anahit was firmly established in Erez, Armavir, Artashat, and Ashtishat. Plutarch described the temple of Erez as the wealthiest and most distinguished in Armenia, staffed by priests and priestesses, the latter hailing from noble families who would serve at the temple prior to their marriages. The annual celebration during the month of Navasard, honouring Anahit, was marked by significant gatherings featuring dance, music, recitals, and competitions. The ailing would undertake pilgrimages to the temples, seeking healing. The head of the bronze gilded statue of Anahit symbolized ancient Armenian medicine. Historian Berossus equated Anahit with Aphrodite, while medieval Armenian scholars associated her with Artemis. Additionally, a corona on Venus bears her name. #History

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