Lyncus
Lyncus, i, = Λύγκος.
- Masc., a Scythian king, who attempted the life of his guest, Triptolemus, and was changed by Ceres into a lynx, Ov. M. 5, 650; Hyg. Fab. 259.—
- II Fem., a city of Macedonia, the capital of the Lyncestae (q. v.), Liv. 26, 25, 4; 31, 33.
Lyncus, ī, (Λύγκος), I) m., König der Szythen, in einen Luchs verwandelt, Ov. met. 5, 650 sqq. Hyg. fab. 259. – II) f., die Hauptstadt der Lyncesten (s. Lyncēstae), Liv. 26, 25, 4.
Lyncus, ī, m. (Λύγκος), roi de Scythie, qui fut changé en lynx par Cérès : Ov. M. 5, 650 ; Hyg. Fab. 259 || f. , ville de Macédoine : Liv. 26, 25, 4.
- 1. m Scythische koning;
- 2. f belangrijkste stad in het gebied v.d. Lyncestae.
Lyncus
A king of Scythia, who endeavored to murder Triptolemus, who came to him with the gifts of Demeter. He was metamorphosed by the goddess into a lynx (Ovid, Met. v. 650).