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It is interesting to note that the term ‘Achaeans’ itself talks to us about travels and movements. It is known from Egyptian (and possibly also Hittite) sources. According to the latest etymological research (Beekes, Etymological Dictionary of Greek), the name is of Pre-Greek origins.