Procrustes

Procrustes, in Greek mythology, was a brigand of ancient Attica, who when any one fell into his hands placed him on a bed, stretching him out if he was too short for it and amputating him if he was too long till he died. He was one day overpowered by Theseus, who tortured him to death as he had done his own victims. His practice has given name to any attempt to enforce conformity by violent measures.

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