Tantalus (Ancient Greek: ΤάνταλοςTántalos), also called Atys, was a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his punishment in Tartarus: for either revealing many secrets of the gods, for …

Tantalus was the son of Zeus and the nymph Plouto in Greek mythology, who was punished after death in Tartarus. With his wife, who may have been Dione, Taygete, Eurythemista, or …

Tantalus, in Greek legend, son of Zeus or Tmolus (a ruler of Lydia) and the nymph or Titaness Pluto (Plouto) and the father of Niobe and Pelops. He was the king of Sipylus in Lydia (or of …

Nov 11, 2020 · Originally patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, a tantalus is a wooden container for glass decanters, characterised by a lock and key. The basic framework of the …

Dec 8, 2022 · Tantalus, the son of the nymph Pluto and either Zeus or Tmolus, was a king, usually said to have ruled somewhere in Anatolia. For many years, Tantalus enjoyed the gods’ …

Tantalus, a figure in Greek mythology, was condemned by the gods in the depths of the Underworld, known as Tartarus. His offenses varied, from revealing divine secrets to mortals …

Feb 28, 2017 · Tantalus is a figure from Greek mythology who was the rich but wicked king of Sipylus. For attempting to serve his own son at a feast with the gods, he was punished by …

Oct 28, 2024 · Tantalus is a figure whose story is rich with themes of hubris, punishment, and divine retribution. In both mythology and art, he is portrayed as a tragic character who, despite …

Tantalus (Ancient Greek: Τάνταλος Tántalos) is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, including: Tantalus, king of Lydia, a son of Zeus, was favored by the gods but made the fatal …

Aug 8, 2024 · Tantalus is an important character in old Greek stories, with his story told by several famous authors, including Homer and Pindar. In Homer’s “Odyssey,” Tantalus appears in the …