Lekos (Dagestan)
Lekos (Lek, Lekas, Lekan) is the legendary ancestor-eponym of "Lek" tribe of the North Caucasus. In Georgian sources, the fifth son (or offspring) of Togarmah.
Ancient history
According to Leonti Mroveli, Lekos "gave to Lekan territories from the Sea of Daruband to the river Lomek, to the north up to the great river of Khazareti".[1] In all likelihood, Lekos was the first king on the territory of Dagestan.
Historical background
In Georgian sources, ethnonym "Leki" is usually used to refer to all the peoples of Daghestan.
There can be several historical backgrounds given. Geographically Georgians are close to the
History of Dagestan is closely connected with
In Georgian history, during the 18th century, "Leki-anoba" was the name given to sporadic forays by
Etymology
Georgian "Leki" is naturally associated with the Laks, as indicated by P. K. Uslar and others.[2][3]