1. Autolycus - Noun
2. Autolycus - Proper noun
Autolycus
(mythology) In Ancient Greek mythology, a son of Hermes and Chione. A successful robber, he was capable of changing his own form and that of the goods he stole.
Autolycus (plural Autolycuses or Autolyci)
(poetic) A thief or plagiarist.
In Book 19 of the Odyssey, where Odysseus's early childhood is recounted, Euryclea asks Autolycus to name him. Source: Internet
Patron of thieves Autolycus received his skills as the greatest of thieves due to sacrificing to Hermes as his patron. Source: Internet