Lyncus — Lewis & Short
Masc., a Scythian king, who attempted the life of his guest, Triptolemus, and was changed by Ceres into a lynx, Ov. M…
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Lyncus
Lyncus
Masc., a Scythian king, who attempted the life of his guest, Triptolemus, and was changed by Ceres into a lynx, Ov. M…
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Distribution
- Metamorphoses 1 · 0.13/10k
Senses
Attestations
- Lyncus Ovid, Metamorphoses 5.650
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