Complex sentence: The general view holds that the name "Palmyra" is derived from "Tadmor" either as an alteration, which is supported by Schultens, or as a translation, using the Greek word for palm (palame), which is supported by Jean Starcky.
Split into simpler sentences: The general view holds that "Palmyra" is derived from "Tadmor" either as an alteration, which is supported by Schultens. Or as a translation to the Greek word for palm (palame), which is supported by Jean Starcky.