Procrustes (mythology)
aliases
Prokroustes, Prokoptas, Damastes
In Greek mythology, Procrustes or "the stretcher [who hammers out the metal]", was a rogue smith and bandit from Attica who attacked people by stretching them or cutting off their legs, so as to force them to fit the size of an iron bed.
The word "Procrustean" is thus used to describe situations where different lengths or sizes or properties are fitted to an arbitrary standard.…more
The word "Procrustean" is thus used to describe situations where different lengths or sizes or properties are fitted to an arbitrary standard.…more
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The Greek Myths: Complete Edition
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1955
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