Editing Scamander (section)

== Etymology ==
The meaning of this name is uncertain. The second element looks as though it is derived from Greek {{lang|grc|ἀνδρός}} ({{Transliteration|grc|andrós}}), meaning "of a man", but there are sources who doubt this. The first element is more difficult to pinpoint; it could be derived from {{lang|grc|σκάζω}} ({{Transliteration|grc|skázō}}), "to limp, to stumble (over an obstacle)", or from {{lang|grc|σκαιός}} ({{Transliteration|grc|skaiós}}), meaning "left(-handed), awkward". The meaning of the name might then perhaps be "limping man" or "awkward man".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/skamandros/submitted|title=Skamandros|website=Behind the Name}}</ref> This would refer to the many bends and winds (meanders) of the river, which does not run straight, but "limps" its way along.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mythologynames.blogspot.com/search?q=scamander|title=Scamander|website=Mythology Names}}</ref>