How Do You Spell Procrustes?

How Do You Spell Procrustes?

noun Classical Mythology. a robber who stretched or amputated the limbs of travelers to make them conform to the length of his bed.

What is Procrustes the God of?

Procrustes the metal worker—not to be confused with Krusty the Klown—was an important figure in Greek mythology. A son of Poseidon, Procrustes was an iron smith, thief, murderer, and inn keeper. He offered hospitality to strangers passing his place on the sacred byway between Athens and Eleusis. For a price.

What is a factotum person?

factotum • \fak-TOH-tuhm\ • noun. 1 : a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities 2 : a general servant.

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