Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pelasgi
Noun
/pəˈlæz.dʒi/
Definition
An ancient people believed to have inhabited parts of Greece before the arrival of the Hellenes.
Examples
- The Pelasgi are often mentioned in connection with the early Greek myths.
- Some historians believe that the Pelasgi played a critical role in the cultural development of ancient Greece.
- The ruins of ancient structures attributed to the Pelasgi can still be found in modern-day Greece.
Meaning
The term refers to a group of ancient inhabitants in the region of Greece, often associated with early history and mythology.
Synonyms
- Ancient Greeks
- Pre-Hellenic people
- Proto-Greeks
