David of Sassoun

David, the son of Mher the Elder, grew up as an orphan in the city of Sassoun, possessing strength so immense he accidentally broke whatever he touched. Despite his simple nature as a shepherd, his divine power made him the only hope for his people against the cruelty of Melik of Egypt. When Melik demanded a heavy tribute of gold and livestock that Sassoun could not pay, he marched his massive army toward the Armenian highlands. David, armed with his father's magical horse, Jalali, and the legendary Lightning Sword, Tur Ketsaki, rode out alone to meet the invaders. In the final confrontation, Melik attempted to kill David through treachery, hiding in a deep pit covered by forty millstones. David allowed Melik three strikes, all of which the hero survived through divine protection. When David finally swung his Lightning Sword, the blow was so powerful it sliced through the millstones, the tyrant, and the earth itself. Victory was won, and David declared that Sassoun would remain free as long as its people had the courage to fight.