Ethnic element in Albanian Valiant epic songs according to Demush Shala

Often perceived as a national treasure, Albanian valiant songs have raised the curiosity of foreign and at the same time Albanian researchers, which often has lead to deep and important scientific studies to the subject. In this context, an important contribution has been given also by Prof. Demush Shala; researcher, classifier, publisher and collector of Albanian folklore. Here we shall present some of the arguments brought forward by D. Shala 232, as to prove the authenticity and the presence of Albanian Ethnicity within the Albanian Valiant epic songs.Keywords: Valiant epic songs, ethnic element, Valiant‟s, epic, Albanian, Canon of Lekë Dukagjin, traditional, etc