Book I

., as we have already said, is mainly based on national epics and

legends. Although these relate only to a few heroes, the treatment is very elaborate.

Then comes the history of 180 years, over which he passes very lightly, merely giving a list of names, with a few words added to each. This shows that, for this period, he has not been able to find any material in the native epics and songs.

## Book II . relates to the Arsacid dynasty, speaking also of the

introduction of Christianity, and going on to the death of Tiridates and of Gregory the Illuminator.

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