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| − | In [[Greek | + | In [[Greek mythology]], '''Tantalus''' was the father of [[Pelops]], whom he cut up and served to the Greek gods at a feast. In punishment, the gods sent him to [[Tartarus]], where he was always up to his waist in water and just out of reach of some delicious-looking grapes. From this myth we get the word ''tantalizing'', and also one of [[Aesop]]'s Fables. |
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Revision as of 06:57, March 18, 2008
In Greek mythology, Tantalus was the father of Pelops, whom he cut up and served to the Greek gods at a feast. In punishment, the gods sent him to Tartarus, where he was always up to his waist in water and just out of reach of some delicious-looking grapes. From this myth we get the word tantalizing, and also one of Aesop's Fables.