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Made of Flesh, a Man
Special to the Armenian Weekly
Note: The author’s roots can be traced back to Cilicia, Everek, and Yozgat. The Armenians of Yozgat were known for their wrestling (ըմբշամարտ) skills. This piece of fiction is based on the oral history of the author’s family.
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This story made me feel the pain Avo felt. It made me cry.
Would make for a more than excellent screenplay. Well done – very powerful.
Powerful and captivating. Please, give us more!
So moving, words come alive on paper. Yes, we want more!
About Armenian wrestlers: My great grandmother’s surname was Haytaian. She was born in about 1874 and came from Marash area. I contacted someone with her name. His information was that when wrestlers entered the arena, those attending said “Hayda, Hayda” meaning “let’s go.” His research indicated that our common ancestor was an acclaimed wrestler.
Powerful writing. Can’t get enough!