Autolycus (disambiguation)
- Autolycus (disambiguation)
The name Autolycus ( _el. 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 ' and ', 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.
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