Kamran Imanov: Mythical stereotypes shape modern Armenian identity

The originals of the "ancient" texts and manuscripts that Armenians refer to with great enthusiasm are usually not found, or are found in the form of multiple copies made in subsequent years, Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan's Intellectual Property Agency Kamran Imanov said at a briefing on April 22, Report informs.

He noted that this is based on Armenian falsification: "The stereotype of "large territories" based on mythology, territorial claims to neighbors, "great Armenian culture" originating from various mythologemes, the appropriation of cultural values ​​in the form of the "first Armenian center of civilization" acquire "naturalness" and "legitimacy" in Armenian thinking. Mythical stereotypes form modern Armenian identity, the created mythologemes influence the existing morality of Armenian politicians, figures, scientists and even the masses."