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Procrustes
The Attic brigand killed by Theseus, who stretched or lopped his guests to fit his bed.
Reading notes
- On Mercy §2.4 Procrustes
The Attic brigand who racked or lopped his guests to fit his bed; killed by Theseus, a byword for gratuitous cruelty.
- Thyestes §1035 Procrustes
The Attic bandit who stretched or lopped travelers to fit his bed, killed by Theseus.