Tags: mythology

Sisyphus, the cunning king of Corinth, tricked the gods, including cheating death. As punishment, he was condemned to an eternal task: pushing a boulder up a steep hill. As he reached the top, the boulder rolled back down, forcing him to start again. This futile cycle continued for eternity.

Philosophers like Albert Camus used the Sisyphus myth as a metaphor for the human condition, exploring themes of absurdity, struggle, and finding meaning in an indifferent universe. The endless task symbolizes the repetitive and often futile nature of human endeavours.