According to legend, the nation got its name from the Pelasgian leader and first governor Thesprotos, who built Cichyrus (Cichorus), which later was called Ephyra, the capital of Thesprotia.
Menurut legenda, bangsa ini mendapat namanya dari pemimpin Pelasgo dan gubernur pertama Thesprotos, yang membangun Kichyro (Cichorus), yang kemudian disebut Ephyra, ibukota Thesprotia.