I. Javakhishvili was the first to explore early Christian religion to
find out the historical and ethnological sources of the oldest astral
seven led by the local moon divinity.
V. Bardavelidze discovered more archaic triada, traces of which seem
to be present on the frieze of the middle bronze goblet from Trialeti,
representing the meeting of destinies.
Parnavazi, the first King of Iberia, instituted a new state religion
with the Asia Minor lunar divinity Armazi as its main god, presumed a variety
of Ahura-Mazda until the most recent times. The latest researches contest
the Iranian origin of Armazi.
The analysis of the functions, accessories and regalia of Armazi, as
well as analysis of the cult of Armazi companion gods reveal local
belief - representation strata, as well as its links with Asia
Minor divinities. As a state religion, the pantheon of Armazi represented
the state faith and contributed to the consolidation of the country under
the leadership of Mtskheta.