Dardanus
/ˈdɑːrdənəs/noun
A legendary Trojan ancestor in Greek mythology, and the name of a genus of hermit crabs.
Did you know?In Greek myth, Dardanus was considered an ancestor of the Trojans, so the name sits at the root of one of the most famous royal lineages in the ancient world.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Δάρδανος
“The name of a legendary figure associated with the founding line of Troy”
Latin
Latin
Dardanus
“The Latinized form of the Greek mythic name”
Classical Antiquity
Greek/Latin
Dardanoi
“The Dardanians, a people linked with Troy in epic tradition”
Modern English
English
Dardanus
“A mythological name used in classical references and scientific naming”