 Ara is sometimes associated with the legendary King of Armenia, known as Arame of Urartu, who ruled the Kingdom of Urartu Biainili during the 9th century BC.According to the legend, Semiramis ("Shamiram" in Armenian) had fallen in love with the handsome Armenian King and asked him to marry her.When Ara refused, Semiramis, in the heat of passion, gathered the armies of Assyria and marched against Armenia.