Comparative Morphemic Analysis of Ancient Names Using Zheji Method: A 3-Layer Semantic Framework

This dataset explores a comparative breakdown of 30 ancient names—Illyrian, Trojan, Macedonian, Spartan, and mytho-historical—analyzed using the Zheji method of morphemic and semantic decomposition rooted in Albanian linguistics. Each name is decoded across three interpretive layers: 1. Functional Layer – pragmatic meaning 2. Structural Layer – etymological-symbolic construction 3. Symbolic Layer – metaphysical-poetic interpretation The work demonstrates consistency in semantic outcomes and highlights the Indo-European continuity embedded in these names. This forms part of a broader project investigating the potential Albanian substrate in ancient Mediterranean languages and naming traditions.