The Vishap (Armenian: վիշապ) is a dragon in Armenian mythology closely associated with water, similar to the Leviathan. It is usually depicted as a winged snake or with a combination of elements from different animals.The name might derive from an ancient Iranian term vi-šāpa, 'having poisonous juices', used in reference to snakes Mount Ararat was the main home of the Vishap.
The Vishap (Armenian: վիշապ) is a dragon in Armenian mythology closely associated with water, similar to the Leviathan. It is usually depicted as a winged snake or with a combination of elements from different animals.The name might derive from an ancient Iranian term vi-šāpa, 'having poisonous juices', used in reference to snakes Mount Ararat was the main home of the Vishap.
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