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

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