SISYPHUS

The Myth of Sisyphus

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Sisyphus, in Greek mythology, was a cunning king who defied the gods, even managing to trick Death in order to prolong his life. As punishment for his arrogance, Zeus condemned him to an eternal task in the underworld: to push a massive boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down each time he neared the top. This endless, futile cycle became a powerful symbol of meaningless labor and human struggle. In the 20th century, philosopher Albert Camus reinterpreted the myth as a metaphor for the absurdity of existence. For Camus, the image of Sisyphus embracing his fate without hope or resignation represents true rebellion—finding meaning in the act of resistance itself, even when all seems devoid of purpose

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