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noun

Ascălăphus

gen. Ascălăphi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= Ἀσκάλαφος
a son of Acheron and Orphne; who made known to Pluto that Proserpine had eaten seven kernels of a pomegranate; on account of which he was changed by her into an illboding owl
a son of Acheron and Orphne, who made known to Pluto that Proserpine had eaten seven kernels of a pomegranate, on account of which he was changed by her into an illboding owl (bubo), Ov. M. 5, 539 sq.; cf. Serv. ad Verg. A. 4, 462.
Perseus ID: n3863 Key: Ascalaphus