II.turning many ways, of the polypus, Theogn.
2.metaph. shifty, versatile, wily, of Hermes, Hhymn., Plat.; τὸ π. τῆς γνώμης their versatility of mind, Thuc.
III.various, manifold, Thuc.:—of diseases and war, changeful, complicated, Plut.:—adv. -πως in many manners, NTest.