Androcles

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proper noun

The main character of a common folktale that is included in the Aarne–Thompson classification system as type 156.

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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Androclus

  1. The main character of a common folktale that is included in the Aarne–Thompson classification system as type 156.

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἀνδροκλῆς (Androklês).

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Translations

Ancient Greek Ἀνδροκλῆς
  • Ἀνδροκλῆς (Androklês)folklore character
Greek Ανδροκλής
  • Ανδροκλής (Androklís)folklore character
Cite this entry
APA

Androcles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Androcles

MLA

“Androcles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Androcles. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Androcles,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Androcles.

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