Published on November 1, 2018
Vishap
- Veshap
- Gvelveshapi
- Gveleshapi
Regions of expansion
Armenia
Description
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.