"Tantalus" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈtæntələs/
Etymology: Latin Tantalus, from Ancient Greek Τάνταλος (Tántalos). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Tantalus}} Latin Tantalus, {{bor|en|grc|Τάνταλος}} Ancient Greek Τάνταλος (Tántalos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tantalus
  1. (Greek mythology) A Phrygian king who was condemned to remain in Tartarus, chin-deep in water, with fruit-laden branches hanging above his head; whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water and fruit receded out of reach. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Derived forms: tantalize, tantalus Related terms: tantalum Translations (condemned Phrygian king): Τάνταλος (Tántalos) [masculine] (Ancient Greek), Tantale [masculine] (French), Τάνταλος (Tántalos) [masculine] (Greek), Tantalo [masculine] (Italian), Tantalus [masculine] (Latin), Tantal [masculine] (Polish), Та́нтал (Tántal) [masculine] (Russian), Танта́л (Tantál) [masculine] (Russian), Tántalo [masculine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-Tantalus-en-name-439~l68K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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