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| Autolycus, in Greek mythology |
| in Greek mythology, the son of Hermes, from whom he received special powers in thieving and trickery. According to one legend Autolycus stole from Sisyphus, who revenged himself by seducing Autolycus’ daughter Anticlea, who was Odysseus’ mother. |
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