The Bible and the Royal Power: Legitimation of the Bagratid Dynasty in Medieval Armenian Historiography

Authors

  • G. Khachatryan Russian State University for the Humanities , Governance and Problem Analysis Center Автор

Keywords:

legitimation of power, the Bagratid dynasty, historical memory, constructing the past, medieval Armenia, Stephanos Taronetsi, Aristakes Lastiverttsi, Hovhannes Draskhanakerttsi

Abstract

The article deals with «constructing of the past» and legitimation of power of the Bagratid dynasty in medieval Armenian historiography. It focuses upon the use of biblical symbols by the medieval historians and the role of these symbols in the consolidation of power of the ruling dynasty. The article draws upon three sources belonging to the beginning, the middle, and the end of the Bagratid rule (History of Armenia by Hovhannes Draskhanakerttsi; General History by Stephanos Taronetsi; History of Vardapet Aristakes Lastiverttsi).

Published

2015-03-15

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Articles