In Roman mythology, a Theban general whose name became synonymous with a character in comedic cases of mistaken identity.
From Greek 'Amphitryon,' adapted into Latin as 'Amphitruo,' from Greek 'amphi-' (around) and possibly 'tryein' (to rub/wear), or from an older source.
Amphitruo inspired the famous Roman comedy 'Amphitruo' by Plautus, which is essentially the template for all modern 'separated-at-birth' and mistaken-identity comedies.
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