History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

44 HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
tianity in that country. Vahagn died after a
brilliant reign of 27 years. A statue of this
monarch was erected in
Georgia by the inhabitants
of that country, in commemoration of
his many great qualities,
and according to the
pagan custom in those days, divine honours
were paid him ; sacrifices being offered to the
statue. From this prince the tribe of Vahunians
are descended, many of whom afterwards
officiated as priests
in temples which they had
erected to their ancestor, who, as we before
stated, had been deified.
3507; Aravan the youngest son of Vahagn succeeded
his father on the throne of Armenia, and
held it 18 years. He is the ancestor of the
tribe of the Aravenians.
Nerseh, the son of Aravan, was the next king,
and reigned 35 years. He was succeeded by
his son Zareh, who swayed the sceptre 46 years.
From him are descended the Zarehavenians.
Armog, the son of Zareh, wore the crown of
Armenia nine years. He was succeeded by his
son Bay gam, who died after a reign of 14 years.
Van, the son of Baygam, became king on the
decease of his father, and held that dignity 20
years. This monarch repaired the large city
which had been built in Armenia by the Assyrian
queen Semiramis, and changed its name
649; to Van. Vahev, the son of Van. was the last