Autolycus (disambiguation)

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The name Autolycus (Greek: Αυτόλυκος) refers to several people:

• Autolycus (or "Autólykos") in Greek mythology was a renowned thief and wrestler.

• In The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare, "Autolycus" is the name of a thieving peddler.

• Autolycus In Hercules: the Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, Autolycus is a character, played by Bruce Campbell, who styles himself "the King of Thieves". The character was inspired by the mythic figure.

• Autolycus of Pitane, an ancient Greek mathematician.

The name may also refer to:

• Autolycus (comics), a Marvel Comics character

• Autolycus (crater), the lunar crater named after Autolycus of Pitane.

• The Autolycus (diesel detector), equipment fitted to maritime patrol aircraft for the detection of diesel fumes from the exhausts of snorkeling submarines.