The book is a selection of Armenian myths, legends, epics, and ballads beginning with the legend of Hayk and Bel, the birth of Vahagn, and up to the folk epic of Sasna Tsrer (Daredevils of Sassoun). The book includes other interesting sections, among them are Greek myths and legends, Bible stories, etc. Matenik is aimed at schoolchildren, 6th graders in particular. It's a continuation and addition to the textbook of Mayreni – 6. Matenik will interest large circles of readers.