# Lyncus — Metamorphoses character guide

> Lyncus in Metamorphoses by Ovid.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0056-transformation-of-lyncus

## Who they are

Scythian king turned into a lynx for attacking Triptolemus.

## In the story

### [Giants' War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/giants-war)

Mentioned as a tyrant of Arcadia (Lycaon) who is transformed into a wolf.

### [Transformation of Lyncus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/transformation-of-lyncus)

King of Scythia who attempts to assassinate Triptolemus and is transformed into a lynx.

### [Transformation of Lychas Into a Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/transformation-of-lychas-into-a-rock)

Lychas is the servant who brought the poisoned garment; he is transformed into a rock as he is thrown.

## Links

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