Sisyphus
noun
Sis·y·phus
ˈsi-sə-fəs 
: a legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeatedly roll a heavy rock up a hill in Hades only to have it roll down again as it nears the top
Word History
Etymology
Latin, from Greek Sisyphos
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Sisyphus was
in the 14th century
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“Sisyphus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sisyphus. Accessed 28 May. 2023.
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