Jetësës

Jetësës is a term used in Albanian-language contexts to denote a source or agent of life, life-giver, or life-sustaining force. Etymology: from the noun jetë (life) with the agentive suffix -ës; the form Jetësës functions as a nominal noun referring to an entity that confers or preserves life.

In folklore, Jetësës is sometimes used to personify life-giving forces, often as a guardian or benevolent spirit associated with water sources, winds, or healing practices. In literature and contemporary media, the term appears as a metaphor and as a proper noun for characters, artifacts, or technologies designed to prolong life or restore vitality; examples include a mythic figure in regional storytelling and a fictional device in speculative fiction.

In scientific and public discourse, Jetësës is rarely used as a technical term; when employed, it functions as a cultural shorthand for anti-death narratives or life-extension concepts, rather than as a defined scientific category. It helps frame discussions about ethics, quality of life, and the social implications of longevity.

See also longevity, life extension, biotechnologies, bioethics.