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The Armenian Alphabet: A Script That Saved a Nation
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD. They discuss how this 36-letter script was developed not just to translate the Bible, but to forge a cultural identity that would preserve Armenian Christianity and language through centuries of foreign domination. Lucas explains the political context under King Vramshapuh, the role of the Catholicos Sahak Partev, and the legend of Mashtots receiving divine inspiration. They also cover the script's unique features, such as its order echoing the Greek alphabet and its inclusion of…
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