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Autolycus

Speech parts

1. Autolycus - Noun

2. Autolycus - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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