Characteristics:
God of war, fire, thunder and bravery. Sometimes even known as the God of Sun. A Dragonslayer. Vahagn fought and conquered dragons, hence his title Vishabakagh, "dragon reaper", where dragons in Armenian lore are identified as “Vishaps". Unlike the Roman or Greek Gods, Vahagn did not bring horror or fear as the God of war. Instead he was the patron-protector of the weak and needy.

Armenian poets and bards have written poems and songs dedicated to Vahagn.
"In travail were heaven and earth,
In travail, too, the purple Sea!
The travail held in the sea the small red reed.
Through the hollow of the stalk came forth smoke,
Through the hollow of the stalk came forth flame,
And out of the flame a youth ran!
Fiery hair had he,
Ay, too he had flaming beard,
And his eyes, they were as suns!”