ΣΙΣΥΦΟΣ, σισυφος
SISYPHOS, sisyphos
Sounds Like: SIS-oo-phos
Translations: Sisyphus
From the root: ΣΙΣΥΦΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Sisyphus is a figure from Greek mythology, known for his eternal punishment in the underworld. He was condemned by Zeus to repeatedly roll a massive boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down each time he neared the top, ensuring his task was never-ending. The word is used to refer to this specific mythological character.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
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- ΣΙΣΥΦΟΥΣ — Sisyphus
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