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Alectryon |
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Alectryon changed to cock because he forgot to warn Mars of sun’s rising. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] See : Irresponsibility Alectryon changed into rooster by angry Ares for neglecting to warn against approach of the sun; doomed forever to announce its arrival. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 17] See : Transformation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Then Hector in close combat struck Leitus son of noble Alectryon in the hand by the wrist, and disabled him from fighting further. |
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