Re: Europa < Aurapa, Aurupe, Aurape?

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "Aigius" <segijus@...> wrote:

> Also, wife of Rhadmanthus was Alcmene. From Kazimieras Kuzavinis and
> Bronys Savukynas book " Lietuviø vardø kilmës þodynas" (Dictionary
> of Lithuanian names and their origins):
>
> "Alkmenë - Prussian, from Alkmenas
> Alkmenas - Prussian, alk- (: Lithuanian ALKAS, ALKA, meaning SACRED
> PLACE) + men- (: Lithuanian MIN-TI, MEN-A, meaning TO REMEMBER)"

Is there something wrong with the typical Greek derivation of that
name too?

- Lisa