Procrustes
noun
Pro·crus·tes
prə-ˈkrə-(ˌ)stēz 
prō-
: a villainous son of Poseidon in Greek mythology who forces travelers to fit into his bed by stretching their bodies or cutting off their legs
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“Procrustes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Procrustes. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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