Dedalij

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Albanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unknown. Maybe from archaic *Deda (cf. Albanian Dedë, Dodë; Gheg Albanian Ded, Dod), related to modern tëtanë, but bearing the meaning 'person'.

Name of a giant and mighty figure in Albanian mythology[1] (similar to Gigantes, Titans in Greek mythology). See Albanian Dodë for more.

Proper noun[edit]

Dedalij

  1. a giant in Albanian mythology

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] "Mitologjia Nder Shqiptare" (Engl.: 'Mythology among Albanians') • by Tirta Mark • Page(s): 89, 105, 129, 133, 371, 378, 387, 442, 447, 448 & 452