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Albanian clans is a general term referring to what are known as Besa is an Albania, usually translated as "faith", that means "to keep the promise" and "word of honor".The word's origin can be traced to the Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini, a collection of Albanian traditional customs and cultural practices. Besa is an important part of personal and familial standing and is often used as an example of "Albanianism". Someone who breaks his besa may even be banished from his community.

The list of Albanian clans Families

  • Arianiti
  • Bardhi
  • Bushati
  • Bogdani
  • Dervishi
  • Dukagjini
  • Dushmani
  • Frasheri
  • Gjoni
  • Gurakuqi
  • Hoti

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