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Etymology of Sthenelaidas

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Any information on the etymology of Sthenelaidas? I have a theory that it meant, "Renowned for his strength" (Sthene-, "strong", Laidas, "renowned"). Skerdilaidas I think meant "Renowned Swordsman" or "Renowned Axman" (Skerdis meaning "sword" or "ax"; cf. Old Prussian "scurdis" (=mattock) from PIE *sker-, "to cut". For more info, see Talk:Illyrian languages. Alex (talk) 21:03, 20 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]