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Look up lycus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Lycus, Lykos or Lycos Ancient Greek: Λύκος, lit. 'wolf') may refer to: Lycus (mythology), various figures
Lycus
Various Greek mythological figures
Lycus (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf') is the name of multiple people in Greek mythology: Lycus, one of the Telchines
Lycus_(mythology)
Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical
house of Lycus. Geminae: (Latin for "Twins") Twin courtesans in the house of Lycus. Panacea: (Greek for "Cure All") A courtesan in the house of Lycus. Proteans:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A_Funny_Thing_Happened_on_the_Way_to_the_Forum
American metal band
"Tempest Lycus". Pitchfork (review). Retrieved 17 April 2026. See also individual track review: Kelly, Kim (7 June 2013). ""Coma Burn" Lycus". Pitchfork
Lycus_(band)
Lycus or Lykos (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf'), in Greek mythology, was a king of Libya and son of the god Ares
Lycus_of_Libya
Ancient town in Phrygia, Asia Minor
to Lydia. Laodicea on the Lycus was built on the site of an earlier pre-Hellenistic settlement, on a hill above the Lycus river, close to its confluence
Laodicea_on_the_Lycus
Genus of beetles
(Fåhraeus, 1851) Lycus arizonensis Green, 1949 Lycus dentipes Dalmann, 1817 Lycus fernandezi Dugés, 1878 Lycus foliaceus Dalman, 1817 Lycus fulvellus LeConte
Lycus_(beetle)
Ancient Roman play by Plautus
is to trick Lycus and get him into legal trouble. Collybiscus, Agorastocles' farm steward, dresses up as a foreigner and moves into Lycus' home. Agorastocles
Poenulus
In Greek mythology, Lycus (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf') was the son of King Lycus of Thebes, the brother of
Lycus_(son_of_Lycus)
Species of beetle
Lycus loripes is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus loripes Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information
Lycus_loripes
Species of beetle
Lycus trabeatus, the tailed net-winged beetle, is a species of beetle in the family Lycidae, which is native to the eastern, southern Afrotropics and
Lycus_trabeatus
Greek mythological Theban king
preceded by the regency of Nycteus and in turn, Lycus was succeeded by the twins Amphion and Zethus. Lycus and his brother Nycteus were the sons of either
Lycus_(son_of_Hyrieus)
Pandión II's son
In Greek mythology, Lycus (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf') was a prince as the son of King Pandion II of Athens
Lycus_(son_of_Pandion_II)
1966 musical film directed by Richard Lester
before sold Gloriosus a “bum virgin”), Marcus Lycus plays into Pseudolus's devious hands when Marcus Lycus “tricks” Pseudolus into impersonating him and
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (film)
A_Funny_Thing_Happened_on_the_Way_to_the_Forum_(film)
Species of beetle
Lycus sagittatus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus sagittatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic
Lycus_sagittatus
Species of beetle
Lycus fulvellus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus fulvellus Report". Integrated Taxonomic
Lycus_fulvellus
Species of beetle
Lycus sanguineus, the bloody net-winged beetle, is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus sanguineus
Lycus_sanguineus
Stream that is now vaulted over that flowed in Constantinople
The Lycus (Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lykos, lit. "wolf"; Turkish: Bayrampaşa Deresi) is a stream, now vaulted over, that flowed in Constantinople (today's
Lycus (river of Constantinople)
Lycus_(river_of_Constantinople)
Son of Poseidon in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Lycus (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf'), also called Lycaon, was a son of Poseidon and Celaeno
Lycus_(son_of_Poseidon)
Region on Mars
in Lycus Sulci, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program Layers and dark slope streaks in Lycus Sulci, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program "Lycus Sulci"
Lycus_Sulci
Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides
detail, Amphitryon outlines the ancestral history of Heracles' and Lycus' families. Lycus is ruling Thebes unlawfully and is about to kill Amphitryon, and—because
Herakles_(Euripides)
Species of beetle
"Lycus arizonensis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25. "Lycus arizonensis". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25. "Lycus arizonensis
Lycus_arizonensis
Species of beetle
States 2 in Puebla, Mexico "Lycus sanguinipennis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23. "Lycus sanguinipennis". GBIF. Retrieved
Lycus_sanguinipennis
Species of beetle
Lycus simulans is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus simulans Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information
Lycus_simulans
Band of heroes in Greek mythology
King Lycus received them kindly, grateful because they had killed Amycus, who had often attacked him. While the Argonauts were staying with Lycus and went
Argonauts
Greek mythological Theban king
Polydorus, and ended when he was succeeded by his brother Lycus. Nycteus and his brother Lycus were the sons of either Chthonius, one of the Spartoi, or
Nycteus
Martian volcano, highest point on Mars
creating the basal escarpment and widespread lobes of aureole material (Lycus Sulci). Spreading also occurred to the southeast; however, it was more constrained
Olympus_Mons
Ancient city on the coast of Bithynia
city on the coast of Bithynia in Asia Minor, at the mouth of the river Lycus. The site is now the location of the modern city Karadeniz Ereğli, in the
Heraclea_Pontica
Greek mythological Theban princess
Sicyon, but was brought back by Lycus through force, giving birth to the twins Amphion and Zethus on the way. Lycus gave Antiope to Dirce. Dirce hated
Dirce
One of the Pleiades in Greek mythology
gives only one child – Lycus, who is sent by his father to dwell in the Fortunate Isles. Hyginus lists three children: Eupemus, Lycus, and Nycteus. A scholium
Celaeno_(Pleiad)
son, Laius. Lycus again took control of Thebes, this time as a usurper, and denied Laius his birthright. This inaugurated a new dynasty. Lycus is said to
Theban kings in Greek mythology
Theban_kings_in_Greek_mythology
Species of beetle
Lycus fernandezi is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. "Lycus fernandezi Report". Integrated Taxonomic
Lycus_fernandezi
Gateway covered with a roof in an English-style churchyard
A lychgate (from Old English līc, corpse) or resurrection gate is a covered gateway found at the entrance to a traditional English or English-style churchyard
Lychgate
Town of ancient Pontus in Asia minor
description is Niksar, on the right bank of the Lycus, nearly 43 km from the junction of the Iris and the Lycus. But Niksar is the ancient Neocaesarea, a name
Cabira
66 BCE battle of the Third Mithridatic War
The Battle of the Lycus was fought in 66 BC between an army of Roman Republic under the command of Pompey the Great and the forces of Mithridates VI of
Battle_of_the_Lycus
Greek mythological figure
the daughter of Lycus (or Lycurgus depending on manuscript). Other traditions make Antiope the daughter of Nycteus, brother to Lycus and regent of Thebes
Antiope_(mother_of_Amphion)
Ancient river in Lydia
Lycus or Lykos (Greek: Λύκος) was an ancient river of Lydia that flowed in a southwesterly direction by the town of Thyatira. Whether it emptied itself
Lycus_(river_of_Lydia)
Battle during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
The Battle of the Lycus was a military engagement between Byzantine and Sasanian forces in the summer of 626. The Byzantines, led by either Emperor Heraclius
Battle_of_the_Lycus_(626)
Greek mythological king of Thebes
After the death of his father Labdacus, Laius was raised by the regent Lycus but Amphion and Zethus usurped the throne of Thebes. Some Thebans, wishing
Laius
Disambiguation page
several figures. Celaeno, one of the Pleiades. She was said to be mother of Lycus and Nycteus, of King Eurypylus (or Eurytus) of Cyrene, and of Lycaon, also
Celaeno
Cales (river), modern Alaplı Su Hyllus (river) Lycus (river of Bithynia) Lycus (river of Cilicia) Lycus (river of Lydia) River Meles Pinarus River Kızılırmak
List_of_rivers_of_Turkey
River in northern Turkey
Greek name is Lykos (Greek: Λύκος), also meaning 'wolf', and romanized as Lycus. It rises in Gümüşhane Province and runs through the provinces of Erzincan
Kelkit_River
Tragedy by Seneca
Hercules and daughter of Creon Lycus, usurper of the throne of Thebes Theseus, King of Athens and friend of Hercules Lycus was exiled for his crimes by
Hercules_(Seneca)
River in Lebanon
Jeita Grotto to the Mediterranean Sea. The Nahr al-Kalb is the ancient Lycus River. The river mouth is renowned for its Commemorative stelae of Nahr
Nahr_al-Kalb
Series of feats carried out by Heracles
Continuing on their voyage, they next arrived at the court of Lycus in Mysia; in a battle between Lycus and King Mygdon of Bebryces, Heracles killed the rival
Labours_of_Hercules
Mythological king of Thebes
died while Labdacus was a child, leaving Nycteus as his regent, although Lycus soon replaced him in that office. When Labdacus had grown, he briefly ruled
Labdacus
Ancient river of Bithynia
Lycus or Lykos (Greek: Λύκος) was an ancient river of Bithynia. It flowed in the east of Bithynia in a westerly direction, and emptied itself into the
Lycus_(river_of_Bithynia)
Early Christian community in Asia Minor
Christian community established in the ancient city of Laodicea on the Lycus in the Roman province of Asia and was one of the early centers of Christianity
Laodicean_Church
City in Aegean Region, Turkey
ruined city of Hierapolis, as well as ruins of the city of Laodicea on the Lycus, the ancient metropolis of Phrygia, are nearby. Also in the vicinity of
Denizli
First wife of Heracles in Greek mythology
and Amphitryon as suppliants at an altar seeking refuge from the tyrant Lycus who threatens them as Heracles is in the underworld. Heracles returns to
Megara_(wife_of_Heracles)
Greek mythology character, founder of Thebes
was serving as regent to Laodamas (the 10th King) when he was slain by Lycus II (the usurping 9th king). The letter A refers to the regency sequence
Cadmus
Ancient city of Phrygia
15 km (9.3 mi) southeast of Laodicea on the road through the Lycus Valley near the Lycus River at the foot of Mt. Cadmus, the highest mountain in Turkey's
Colossae
Mythical Greek king of Thebes
was serving as regent to Laodamas (the 10th King) when he was slain by Lycus II (the usurping 9th king). The letter A refers to the regency sequence
Oedipus
Early Christian leader mentioned in the New Testament
established and influential member of the early Christian community in the Lycus Valley region of Asia Minor (Turkey). Most scholars now agree that Nympha
Nympha_of_Laodicea
Ancient Anatolian kingdom
Menderes River, along with its tributary, the Lycus. Within its boundaries lie the towns of Laodicea on the Lycus and Hierapolis. According to ancient tradition
Phrygia
River in southern Anatolia
Lycus or Lykos (Greek: Λύκος) was an ancient river of Cilicia, mentioned only by Pliny (v. 22), that flowed between the Pyramus and Pinarus. This article incorporates
Lycus_(river_of_Cilicia)
Character of ancient Greek mythology, son of Poseidon, king of the Bebriks
gave his former lands to Lycus, who renamed the place Heraclea in honour of Heracles. . . .in a battle between him [i.e Lycus] and the king of the Bebryces
Mygdon_(brother_of_Amycus)
Species of beetle
Lycus foliaceus is a species of beetle belonging to the Lycidae family. Males of the species have expanded elytra, with prominent shoulders and a blackish
Lycus_foliaceus
King of Pontus from 120 to 63 BC
short-lived, and he was decisively defeated by Pompey at the Battle of the Lycus in 66 BC. Mithridates fled to Crimea, took over the Bosporan Kingdom and
Mithridates_VI_Eupator
Gallic people of central Anatolia
Galatians looted Cyzikus, Ilion, Didyma, Priene, Thyatira and Laodicea on the Lycus, while the citizens of Erythras paid them ransom. Either in 275 or 269 BC
Galatians_(people)
Topics referred to by the same term
Laodicea (/ˌleɪ.ədɪˈsiːə/) may refer to: Laodicea on the Lycus, in Phrygia Laodicea Pontica, in the Pontus Laodicea Combusta, in Pisidia Laodicea ad Libanum
Laodicea
281 BC–62 AD kingdom in northern Anatolia
arsenic. The Pontic interior also had fertile river valleys such as the river Lycus and Iris. The major city of the interior was Amasia, the early Pontic capital
Kingdom_of_Pontus
Natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey
Colonnaded street in Laodicea on the Lycus.
Pamukkale
Mythical king of Athens
Attica, and that Nisus received his part when he became king of that city. Lycus became king of Euboea whereas Pallas received the southern part of the territory
Aegeus
Species of butterfly
Chlorostrymon simaethis (Drury, 1773) Synonyms Thecla sarita Skinner, 1895 Thecla lycus Skinner, 1898 Thecla simaethis jago W. P. Comstock & Huntington, 1943 Chlorostrymon
Chlorostrymon_simaethis
Werewolf and vampire in Romanian folklore
word is unknown; although it probably has Latin origins from the word "Lycus" i.e "wolf" (prico+lici). Guiley, Rosemary (2004). The Encyclopedia of Vampires
Pricolici
River in ancient Phrygia
Lycus or Lykos (Ancient Greek: Λύκος; Turkish: Çürüksu) was the name of a river in ancient Phrygia. It is a tributary of the Maeander and joins it a few
Lycus_(river_of_Phrygia)
City walls of Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
the north of the Lycus stream, between towers 77 and 78, and is named after the quarter of the Pempton ("the Fifth") around the Lycus. It is heavily damaged
Walls_of_Constantinople
Greek mythological figures; considered the founders of Thebes
Zeus raped her, and married King Epopeus there. However, either Nycteus or Lycus attacked Sicyon in order to carry her back to Thebes and punish her. On
Amphion_and_Zethus
Dascylus was Anthemoeisia, daughter of the river god Lycus, and he was the father of sons named Lycus, Priolas, and Otreus. Dascylus' own father was the
Dascylus
1096 Battle in Anatolia
1146 Bosra Second Crusade 1st Constantinople 2nd Dorylaeum Laodicea on the Lycus Ephesus Meander Valley Mount Cadmus 2nd Damascus Period post-Second Crusade
Battle_of_Civetot
Greek mythical character
was serving as regent to Laodamas (the 10th King) when he was slain by Lycus II (the usurping 9th king). The letter A refers to the regency sequence
Actaeon
American actor and puppeteer (born 1950)
(Houston Grand Opera) A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as Marcus Lycus (La Jolla Playhouse/Orange County Performing Arts Center) The Flowering
Jonathan_Freeman_(actor)
Religious wars of the High Middle Ages
1146 Bosra Second Crusade 1st Constantinople 2nd Dorylaeum Laodicea on the Lycus Ephesus Meander Valley Mount Cadmus 2nd Damascus Period post-Second Crusade
Crusades
Ancient Greek city
the Lycus river (modern Çürüksu), a tributary of the Büyük Menderes (the classical Meander), across the valley from ancient Laodicea on the Lycus and
Hierapolis
Historical country
Seljuk Sultanate of Rûm. Its name derives from that of Laodicea on the Lycus. The current Turkish province of Denizli was named the sanjak (sub-province)
Beylik_of_Lâdik
Australian actress (born 1939)
Philia, a beautiful virgin concubine from the house of procurer Marcus Lycus (Phil Silvers) in the 1966 film version of the Broadway musical A Funny
Annette_Andre
River in Turkey
range of Mount Messogis. South of Tripolis it receives the waters of the Lycus, whereby it becomes a river of some importance. Near Carura it passes from
Büyük_Menderes_River
People of Lycia
according to Greek mythology, was that an Athenian aristocrat named Lykos (Lycus) and his followers settled in trm̃mis, after being exiled from Athens. The
Lycians
Greek minor gods, original inhabitants of Rhodes
(Demonax); Mylas; Atabyrius; Antaeus (Actaeus), Megalesius, Ormenos (Hormenus), Lycus, Nicon and Mimon; Chryson, Argyron and Chalcon. Known female Telchines were
Telchines
Species of butterfly
gryneus Binomial name Callophrys gryneus (Hübner, [1819]) Synonyms List Lycus gryneus Hübner, 1819 Mitoura gryneus Papilio damon Stoll, [1782] (preocc
Callophrys_gryneus
One of the harbours of Constantinople, built by Theodosius on the Sea of Marmara
Yenikapi neighbourhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built at the mouth of the Lycus watercourse that ran through the city to the Propontis (the Sea of Marmara)
Harbour_of_Eleutherios
District and municipality in Denizli, Turkey
north of Honaz is Honaz Stream (Honaz Çayı), known in ancient times as the Lycus. In antiquity it was known as Colossae. At 500 BC Colossae was founded by
Honaz
Figure in Greek mythology
killed in his old age when a descendant of an earlier king of Thebes named Lycus invades to take the crown. Creon is portrayed as a tyrant in Geoffrey Chaucer's
Creon_(king_of_Thebes)
Various figures in Greek Mythology
Danaïdes, daughter of Danaus, king of Libya and Europa, a queen. She married Lycus, son of Aegyptus and Argyphia. Agave, daughter of Cadmus and mother of Pentheus
Agave_(mythology)
Minyan princess in Greek mythology
princess, the daughter of King Clymenus of Orchomenus and Budeia, daughter of Lycus.[disambiguation needed] She was the sister of Erginus, Stration, Arrhon
Axia_(mythology)
Greek sophist (c. 90 – 144)
was the grandson of Polemon II of Pontus. He was born in Laodicea on the Lycus in Phrygia (modern Turkey), however, he spent a great part of his life in
Polemon_of_Laodicea
Seven major churches of Early Christianity
faith, keeping God's word and enduring patiently (3:10) Laodicea on the Lycus, near Denizli (see Laodicean Church) (Revelation 3:14–22): called lukewarm
Seven_churches_of_Asia
Greek mythological king of Thebes
was serving as regent to Laodamas (the 10th King) when he was slain by Lycus II (the usurping 9th king). The letter A refers to the regency sequence
Pentheus
Armenian goddess of war
Thil across from the Lycus River. Her temple was destroyed during the Christianization of Armenia: "Then they crossed the Lycus River and demolished the
Nane_(goddess)
Ancient region of central Anatolia once inhabited by Celts
Galatians looted Cyzikus, Ilion, Didyma, Priene, Thyatira and Laodicea on the Lycus, while the citizens of Erythras paid them ransom. Either in 275 or 269 BC
Galatia
1271 battle of Lord Edward's Crusade
1146 Bosra Second Crusade 1st Constantinople 2nd Dorylaeum Laodicea on the Lycus Ephesus Meander Valley Mount Cadmus 2nd Damascus Period post-Second Crusade
Battle_of_Qaqun
Greek personification of the sea
the names of the individual Telchines as Actaeus, Megalesius, Ormenus and Lycus. Tran, p. 133. Tran dates the work to second half of 2nd century AD; Díez
Pontus_(mythology)
Hellenistic city of Pontus in Asia Minor
Amisus to Caesarea Mazaca. The east-west road followed the valley of the Lycus from Armenia Minor to Phanaroea; it continued over the mountains into the
Eupatoria_(Pontus)
Species of moth
geometrid Eubaphe unicolor, is part of a mimetic complex modeled on Lycus loripes and Lycus simulans. The larvae feed on Arctostaphylos pungens, Quercus emoryi
Dalcerides_ingenita
Archaeological site in Lebanon
important sites of the UNESCO-listed valley of Nahr al-Kalb (the classical "Lycus river"). The ruins are the most extensive Roman archeological site in Mount
Qalaat_Faqra
Differing classification systems of demons
Schemhamforas. Six authors of all calamities: Acteus Megalesius Ormenus Lycus Nicon Mimon Nine princes ruling over nine orders of devils (with biblical
Classification_of_demons
Celestial nymphs in Greek mythology
Aethusa; Hyperes and Anthas; and Epopeus by Poseidon. Celaeno, mother of Lycus and Nycteus by Poseidon; and of Eurypylus and Euphemus also by Poseidon
Pleiades_(Greek_mythology)
Type of Roman gladiator
Harvey, Brian K. (3 June 2015) [2004]. "The Games: The Amphitheater: 121. Lycus, Murmillo". Roman Lives: Ancient Roman Life as Illustrated by Latin Inscriptions
Murmillo
American actor (1911–1985)
agreed to appear in the film as a secondary character, flesh merchant Marcus Lycus. When actor-producer Larry Blyden mounted a Broadway revival of Forum in
Phil_Silvers
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Gentle Preserver
Female
Russian
(Люба) Variant spelling of Russian Lyuba, LUBA means "love."
Boy/Male
Egyptian
God worshipped in Memphis.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Pleasant
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Muslim
Precious stone, Ring, Jewelry
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Australian, Christian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Portuguese
Asked of God; Tranquil; Peaceful Ruler; Man of Peace
Female
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic CaitlÃn, CAITLYN means "pure."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Name of a sage
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Great
Girl/Female
British, English
Flower
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