Sisyphus

Sisyphus was the king of Corinth, known for his cunning and deceitful nature. He tricked the gods on multiple occasions, including cheating death. As punishment for his trickery, the gods condemned him to an eternal task: he was forced to push a huge boulder up a steep hill. However, just as he reached the top, the boulder would inevitably roll back down to the bottom, and Sisyphus would have to start the task over again. This cycle of futile labor continued for all eternity.

The myth of Sisyphus has been interpreted in various ways over the centuries. Philosophers like Albert Camus used it as a metaphor for the human condition, exploring themes of absurdity, struggle, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. The endless nature of Sisyphus’s task symbolizes the repetitive and often futile nature of many human endeavors.