Autolycus

English

proper noun

Definitions

(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.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αὐτόλυκος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

Αὐτόλυκος

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Cognates and derived terms

Αὐτόλυκος Ancient Greek
λύκος Ancient Greek