About Procrustes

In Greek mythology, Procrustes, also known as Prokoptas, Damastes or Polypemon, 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.

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Procrustes

son of Poseidon in Greek mythology

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