Lyncus

Scythian king in Greek mythology

Entitymythological Greek characterQ610197

Also known as Lynceus

Instance of: mythological Greek character

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In Greek mythology, King Lyncus of the Scythians was taught the arts of agriculture by Triptolemus but he refused to teach it to his people and then tried to kill Triptolemus. Demeter turned him into a lynx as punishment.

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Sex or gender: male
Positions held: king of Scythia
Father: Thanatos
Mother: Macaria

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