person
Procrustes
The 'stretcher,' who fitted travelers to his bed by stretching or lopping them; killed by Theseus.
Reading notes
- The Heroides §2 Procrustes
The bandit who racked or lopped travelers to fit his bed, slain by Theseus.
- Ibis §12 son of Polypemon
Procrustes, son of Polypemon, who racked or lopped his guests to fit his bed, killed by Theseus.
- Metamorphoses §7.173 Procrustes
The brigand of the Cephisus who fitted victims to his bed by stretching or lopping them; killed by Theseus.