Armenia's First Alphabet: Mesrop Mashtots and the Birth of Armenian Letters

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots in the early 5th century. They discuss the political and religious context under King Vramshapuh, the role of Sahak Partev the Catholicos, and the legendary journey that led to the invention of 36 letters. The episode covers how the alphabet unified Armenian identity, enabled the translation of the Bible, and sparked a golden age of literature. Lucas explains the unique features of the script, including its order echoing the Greek alphabet and the addition of vowels. They also touch on the alphabet's later adaptations for other languages and the controversy over Mashtots's sources. The conversation ends with a reflection on the alphabet's enduring power as a symbol of Armenian resilience. #MesropMashtots #ArmenianAlphabet #Vramshapuh #SahakPartev #Etchmiadzin #ArmenianLanguage #BibleTranslation #GoldenAgeArmenia #HistoryOfWriting #AlphabetInvention #Caucasus #ArmenianIdentity #5thCentury #ByzantineEmpire #SassanidEmpire #Scripts #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo