The 3 Hated by the Gods - Sisyphus -Tantalus - Ixon - Greek Mythology in Comics - See U in History

Greek Mythology in Comics - The 3 Hated by the Gods - Sisyphus -Tantalus - Ixon
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[@lpk675]

For all the people that feel bad for Sisyphus, it should be mentioned that he also regularly murdered merchants that would come into his kingdom and steal all their stuff.

[@kingskelett6265]

Yeah, this is the first time that I have heard of the story from the video. Also he is a smarmy liar.

[@LunaBari]

I don't feel sorry for him

[@Dkidari]

Ok, I didn't know that

[@gabrielantunez7642]

That is just zeus propaganda

[@HisameArtwork]

@@gabrielantunez7642 sure sounds like it XD maybe the merchants were punished capital style because of tax evasion, and they committed tax evasion because they had hefty sacrifice tributes to Zeus.

[@jacksongibbs8998]

Sisyphus: *cheats death* Thanatos: I am inevitable.

[@rafaelb1479]

Thanos was named after Thanatos😃

[@akashi9667]

@Rafael B 14 yoooo I didn’t know that

[@mayceecee9070]

@@rafaelb1479 i knew it was similar lol

[@charms5804]

* the moment of realization *

[@matthewdrexler188]

i love yt comments

[@aesir748]

Don't forget Prometheus who will have his liver eaten by an eagle for just making sure humanity can survive.

[@Kingmuchimacha7261]

Hercules did free him tho right?

[@kiamichelleee.]

@@Kingmuchimacha7261 Wait, he did?

[@bardia8839]

@@Kingmuchimacha7261 yeah he did

[@rajfireal523]

You mean heracles

[@Aarizumar]

yh

[@puffpuffpassmako]

You should do the story of Hypnos, god of sleep, who tricked Zeus by putting him to sleep so hera could get back at hercules. Zeus eventually woke up and was infuriated, and chased Hypnos so he could punish him. Hypnos ran to the comfort of his mother, Nyx. Nyx is one of the most powerful gods in Greek mythology to where even Zeus fears her. Nyx is known to be a very sweet and loving deity unlike the Olympians, despite her power. If there's one thing you don't do, it's NEVER mess with Nyx's children. Zeus took one look at Nyx, and let Hypnos off scott free, fearing her wrath if he punished her child

[@syazwanmohd1314]

Hypnos now living a modern life by becoming ASMRtist

[@theeasypeasysquad4169]

I saw him in Pokémon

[@memeboi813]

Lol

[@BoogieBubble]

@Happines With less S Nyx means night in ancient Greek. We use the same word in modern Greek too.

[@arene9311]

@Happines With less S She is the Goddess of the night... She is a primordial deity, It is her husband Erebus whom is the personification of Darkness

[@RAIDENM4N]

Zeus: Where is my grandson? You said he would be *AMONG US.* Tantalus: *grins in Imposter*

[@cjmartinez8318]

Tantalus sus asf 💀

[@concept5631]

Zeus: *_So you have chosen death._*

[@ilovebreathing9636]

The punishment methods of Greek Gods are really.... "creative"

[@erpmo3326]

✨CREATIVE✨

[@jacksongibbs8998]

That’s putting it mildly. And these are just the best known stories.

[@lemmegogo7053]

Zeus is the most inconsistent punisher of all time

[@65firered]

@RevelOrbit Even that would get you punished or worse.

[@me-ree5185]

The god we needed but never deserved

[@Nope-en9bo]

@RevelOrbit Yeah, tell that to almost all the women he dubiously "encountered". He likes them "sassy" and "feisty".

[@sussyangel7492]

He is thankful Yahuah did not make him cry. Have you forgotten about Exodus? The Egyptian Gods cried and beg for mercy from Yahuah.

[@ericmerante8745]

@@sussyangel7492 oh please stop combining greek Mythology, both has a huge difference dont include your religion into this.

[@haakontherayquaza4046]

the first guy was punished because Zeus couldn't keep it in his' pants the second guy was punished after Zeus had overlooked his' misdeeds multiple times already the third guy was punished because Zeus didn't like that he was boasting about having slept with Zeus' wife whom he constantly cheats on

[@ceddyspaghetti7905]

Reminds me of someone I know? 🤣🤣🤣

[@supreme9601]

I hate zues

[@areiaaphrodite]

Seems legit 🤷‍♀️

[@zachall101]

1 Being a rat and snitching on people is wrong.... so he needed to be dealt with..... 2 killing ur own son to feed him to his grandfather Is SICK....DEFINITELY needed to be punished for that as he took enjoyment out of serving up human flesh..... the third guy.... I don’t think he should have been boasting about what he did but he was the only person in my eyes that didn’t deserve what he got as punishment

[@evanytgaming1986]

@@zachall101 also some stories say he also killed his guest which against the law no matter what

[@vikkidriscoll9720]

So sisyphus grasses on zeus who has just kidnapped a girl. And outsmarts them and he gets punished? Sounds about right lol

[@evanytgaming1986]

He kidnapped the god of death killed his guest which is the mosy reason why the gods want him dead but it soon goes downhill for him when he lock up the god of death which led to a lot of bad things happen for no ones dying which is why he got sent to tartarus for locking up the gods and tricking hades for giving him a chance to say goodbye to his wife for a proper burial and he decided to trick him by getting the chance to love once again which is wrong

[@jaythelap6089]

@@evanytgaming1986 But he was sentenced to death before kidnapping, so he was going to get killed for snitching basically?

[@ArgentumFox]

@@jaythelap6089 The snitching about the kidnapping wasn't the main problem in the original myth, but rather an example of his lack of fear of the gods. The murdering of his guest was the main reason why he was punished to death.

[@umbresour1688]

@@jaythelap6089 he also killed traveling merchants that came through his kingdom and stole from their body

[@jaythelap6089]

@@ArgentumFox Oh! Okay, it makes sense now, honestly I did not know about that part

[@luukmeuge5789]

I like another version of the myth of Sisyphus more: in with he didn’t flatter tanathos and didn’t give him the neck and arm chains, but said that the handcuffs tanathos brought weren’t strong enough. So Tanathos would prove they were strong enough by putting them on himself. This way he tricked him into locking himself up and trapping him.

[@Goofballhero]

That doesn't make much sense though. Why wouldn't he just put them on Sisyphus to prove it? You'd think the God of Death would have some confidence in his own tools.

[@PrimordialNyx]

@@Goofballhero Thanatos isn't that bright sometimes. He usually deals with peaceful death so many don't try to trick him. But he's a good son.

[@jackwalters3928]

Not even a child would fall for that.

[@luukmeuge5789]

@@jackwalters3928 But the god of death does so it turns out

[@concept5631]

​@@PrimordialNyx Yeah Hades and Thanatos seem like bros.

[@LeonardoSilva-iy9vc]

Poor Tanathos tho :( He was so happy that a mortal complimented him and gave him gifts but they were just a trap Feelsbadman

[@sasakikun9748]

Exactly! Especially because in mythology Thanatos was hated by both humans and gods so he was probably not used to compliments 😭

[@stars_cream_editz]

He was hated by everyone too cuz.. Well people doesnt like death unless they are suicidell so pretty sure that a being that is the inevitable end of life was really suprised anyone gave him gifts cuz they tought he was handsome

[@udemeebong3242]

So Sisyphus witnessed a kidnapping, reported to the victim's father, even provided a glorious source of drinking water for his people through this, and he's the bad guy?

[@grisom5863]

He kind of messed with death, war, and the underworld. He should have just accepted death and truthfully and without ill intent, made his case to Hades the first time. The outcome would have been a lot better.

[@udemeebong3242]

@@grisom5863 That is true.

[@crispysatyr0355]

@@udemeebong3242 he murdered merchants in his kingdom.

[@udemeebong3242]

@@crispysatyr0355 oh...that's definitely villain behaviour.

[@daniellegroves4830]

@@crispysatyr0355 It depends on which version you got, but yeah the one I knew was that he murdered his guests so Zeus ordered his death. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the Roman versions of these myths do more to place blame on the olympians...the olympians weren't great to begin with but still.

[@billybattle]

You know, being punished for eternity, eventually doesn’t it just become another Monday?

[@Me-vl4vk]

Thank u someone else said it.... like I’m sure it’ll all feel painless and normal

[@travisoliver6741]

@@Me-vl4vk It really doesn't. I'm pretty sure that if someone can be magically punished in the Underworld, then they can magically be made to never get used to their circumstance. We know enchantments like that exist considering the story of Cassandra who, despite always being correct, was still never believed.

[@ajobi33]

Yes but that Monday is everyday. That alone can drive anyone crazy. It’s not only painful but miserable

[@KhanhNguyen-mh5ec]

@@ajobi33 Yeah, but eventually madness becomes boring.

[@lightheart5]

Garfield would hate that

[@mcdudelydoo3116]

Whoah that tantalus dude was a real sicko. I don't get why he even served his son in the first place

[@ladynikkie]

You think they would learn that human sacrifices frowned upon the gods

[@LuisAldamiz]

It's the legend of how son's sacrifice was abolished, just as Abraham's story in the JCM tradition.

[@synical_zero0003]

Then you just have Kratos who just ate his sons because he was bored

[@thewildcardperson]

@@synical_zero0003 wasn't that cronos

[@4f52]

That mythos was created to reject some ancient tradition common in all human societies of sacrificing a Son to the Gods, something that is very unproductive for society, going against the very own reason why religions exist in the first place. Religion practices should never surpass their societal function, otherwise these kind of things become common

[@charlesdeleo4608]

Hold on: I thought that Sisyphus earned Zeus’ ire because he murdered travelers to Corinth. That would be a violation of the sacrosanct law of Xenia/hospitality, which was a big religious no-no in Ancient Greece, and still is in Hellenic Polytheism today.

[@CJCroen1393]

Usually that's exactly the reason--him promptly spending years dodging death afterward was what earned him his torturous punishment. This channel evidently conveniently left that out.

[@charlesdeleo4608]

I can see they also left out the fact that it was Persephone who Sisyphus fooled in order to return back to the land of the living. She and Hades were apoplectic when Sisyphus died of old age. Another reason why you do not lie to the Goddess of the Underworld.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

It was. Unfortunately, everyone just wants to villainize Zeus.

[@ugan2]

This version of the myth I've heard only recently while the one where he killed guests was the one I heard. I've also heard versions where he did both and basically the reporting og the kidnapping was what had gotten the target on his back and the guest killing was the bullet. And that's on top of him kidnapping a god and tricking another thus screwing with the natural order of things

[@akeleojoachor6853]

Same story I know

[@luaala2142]

In Germany we have a word called "Sisyphusarbeit" (Sisyphean task), which decribes a pointless and hard effort that will never be completed. I´m new to Greek Mythology, so this was an interesting discovery!

[@danielnwosu2939]

I like the fact that the gods of the Greek religion aren't perfect, they have emotions and can even be fooled, they look just like some kind of higher race.

[@gertrudesatekge2635]

And some are super arrogant

[@trippleprod.1980]

@RevelOrbit They are far from human they abuse their power to make life for others unlivable they are demons

[@Sky-ht6tv]

@@trippleprod.1980 I wouldn’t say demons. They are like, more severe humans? When they do bad it’s worse than what humans do but when they do something good it’s a better than what any human can do.

[@pussydestroyer69285]

Also, some of them, like zeus are literally just horrible people. Are we forgetting that he kidnapped and sexualls assaulted many women and let’s not forget the hypocrite Athena.

[@Sky-ht6tv]

@@stalinjustafellowrussianco7440 That’s what I meant, sorry.

[@kaloarepo288]

A lot of these punishments in the after world,from Greek mythology,inspired Dante in his "Inferno" -the whole idea of the punishment fitting the crime as in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Mikado."

[@Solqueen86]

Sisyphus should have also told Hera for protection

[@HisameArtwork]

good point XD but I doubt he would have gotten water to save his ppl that way.

[@kiarara7014]

OHHH LOL

[@escanorsama5989]

I've watched the 3 separate videos but I'm still excited and amazed watching it again haha. Edit: thank you so much for the likes 🥺🙏

[@user-pk2cy6mj8p]

Yup

[@Motivationalwisdomspeech]

Yeah get them bet into my brain

[@MrMegdad11]

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[@lachrishacarr6722]

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[@lachrishacarr6722]

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[@linermusic4732]

Poor thanotous just trying to do his job lol

[@HisameArtwork]

and what's sadder, is sysyphus was probably the first creature to ever call him handsome, otherwise I can't imagine falling for such cheap flattery.

[@nub_vader8524]

That Sisyphus dude was doing it for his kingdoms welfare I think it was harsh on him

[@ankushsaha8435]

If no one dies then the country will be overpopulated

[@areiaaphrodite]

I don't think his original punishment was going to be the whole rock up a hill thing, Zeus just ordered Thanatos to end his life. His tedious task was really more for holding Thanatos hostage and then lying to Hades and trying to cheat death. I mean, when you jump bail, there's always repercussions 🤷‍♀️

[@randallmokjialung3592]

Ehh, maybe if he didn't trick death. What happens in the Greek afterlife?

[@areiaaphrodite]

@@randallmokjialung3592 It depends on what you've done in life and the type of person you turned on to be. Tartarus is where the bad go to suffer unyielding punishments for their evils. The good and the heroic are chosen to live in the Elysium Fields which is supposed to be a peaceful paradise. If you die without two coins placed on your eyes (like in an accident away from family and friends and without them knowing you died) your soul is doomed to wait on the shore of the Styx for 100 years until you are somehow given two coins to pay Charon to fairy you over to Hades for judgement. But only for a special few, they are chosen to reside in Olympus with the gods and become one in return because of distinct characteristics like Heracles. Some are even given the honour of becoming constellations like Chiron, the centaur.

[@xenawirtz3058]

@@areiaaphrodite you forgot the fields of asphodel were normal ppl were put. Also tartarus was a prison (and a god) for the monsters that are killed, you were probably thinking about the fields of punishment were wrong doers go. Tartarus is more famous than the punishment fields, so most stories say tartarus.

[@steve-0493]

Such beautiful, elegant piano playing...all while hearing about a king that served his son to the gods in a stew...🤫 Good stories and storytelling none-the-less..

[@jacksongibbs8998]

And now we know where Bran got the story of the Rat King

[@jsb1585]

The song is called Nagorno Mist by Vusal Zeinalov.

[@markletts8802]

That punishment sounds like working in an Amazon warehouse

[@longatude1780]

The poor Sisyphus just wanted to give his kingdom some water

[@domutts]

No that’s wrong in the original version aka the Greek version he killed his guests and stole their valuables and even killed his wife and married his underaged niece

[@longatude1780]

@@domutts Dam Ok

[@MrCaotico666]

I love this Hades design ♡ So tired of seeing him portraited as the devil in USA movies

[@evelynlato2430]

7:28"They know what Tantalus was doing due to their omniscience" yet they did not know that he is going to serve them flesh of Tantalus son. If they are omniscient they already know the future

[@dennisbarrett9604]

When you abuse the gifts you're given, They come at a terrible price. CONSEQUENCE.

[@staciep.9918]

Ι don't agree with Sisyphus punishment, his crime was to snitch Zeus' infidelity so what it was a common secret everyone knew XD

[@mr.2083]

In old Greece gods weren't known to be fair towards humans, they had their own standing and morals. In moderndays we often think of god(s) being good or evil, but that's just the bias of our times, in the past people thought of it way more nuanced.

[@Selnathorn]

@@mr.2083 That and considering he was a direct descendent of Prometheus, I suspect a lingering grudge

[@areiaaphrodite]

His original punishment was just to die by Zeus' order but I think his punishment got more severe for the audacity of holding Thanatos hostage and then lying to Hades and trying to escape death 🤷‍♀️

[@namasteku6329]

That why no one believe in their religion again

[@jacobhederstrom8198]

another version of the myth is that he was to be killed due to killing his guest to steal from them, violaeting the laws of hospitality, a big nono. then the capturing of thanatos thing just made it worse so that is why he got the punishment. se for example the video overly sarcastic productions did on sisyphus. i do think that the version of the myth that was chosen in this video wasn't the best given the alternatives.

[@anthonyquinn1063]

I thought Sisyphus was punished because he was killing his guest, which was a violation of the rules of hospitality.

[@themotorcyclemasswhole]

*Fake News* …just because Zeus tweeted it doesn’t make it true.

[@sonicguyver7445]

I loved the take on Tantalus from the Percy Jackson books. He was let out on parole to be in change of the camp that trained half-blood Olympian heroes. The curse was still on him though and everything from cans of soda, bottles of water, hamburgers, and pizza all flew from him if he reached for them.

[@name2l]

Can you explain your first sentence there? And how the word take has been used? I can't understand and can't remember what the phrase really was or what it meant. Thanks!

[@sonicguyver7445]

@@name2l Well my whole post explains the first sentence. But the Percy Jackson books were a modern spin on Greek heroes. As for The Tornemnt of Tantalus, it's what you want most always being just beyond your reach. It's where the word "tantalize" comes from.

[@name2l]

@@sonicguyver7445 I understand your post, I'm asking for the literal meaning. How'd you use the word* take there?

[@name2l]

And I never asked about tantalus sir/miss :D

[@user-bt5xd4gr8j]

​@@name2l Well , I m not a native speaker but I have seen this phrase a lot , I think here the word "take" is used as a noun meaning "opinion/what they have to say regarding the matter" so like the person who commented said "I loved the take on Tantalus from Percy Jackson books" , it means that they liked the way the person has put forward their opinion/perspective on Tantalus . [ Also I have just started reading Percy Jackson so it's still fresh in my mind].I hope I could make some sense 😅.

[@denzeldavid2116]

Kratos: First time?

[@missymoonwillow6545]

Always a yummy treat when you come by this neck of the woods. Another amazing presentation. Zeus... the master playa. Yet he runs away from Nyx. Oh ancient stories are so much fun. Love the comic book format.

[@jewris.art11]

Sisyphus chains Thanatos the God of Death Hades furious at how things are becoming chaotic in his realm for not receiving any newcomers Meanwhile, Charon enjoying his free time from lifetime service

[@magicrabbit9446]

Charon got the best part

[@John-bm4mq]

I've been watching this channel since 6th grade. And it was still in 50k subs. Now I'm in 9th grade. And almost a million. I'm So proud to be a part of this channel!

[@PowerCore20]

Tantalus: So close, yet so far

[@dharshanization]

Tantalizing right?

[@nairxander]

A movie where all 3 break out Tarantino style.

[@jacksongibbs8998]

Then they team up with Kratos

[@nzviking4343]

Imagine if there was a drama tv series based on the gods of Olympus. I reckon it would be an instant hit!

[@dadelulus]

Reading through the comments a lot of people think Sisyphus got too harsh a punishment. Here's the thing the video passes over it, but it was years before they found Thanatos, and Thanatos being locked up didn't stop sickness and war. all the people suffering for years from illness and pain were unable to die and had to continue suffering more and more as the years went on until Thanatos was freed.

[@y.o.s6000]

The Sisyphus story was all cap and falsely portrayed as the victim. Dude was killing his guests and merchants who visited his city.

[@anyathepanther7977]

Sysiphus : being smart is "we could do it like this" Being wise is "yeah, but should we?"

[@thatoneguy6142]

I love how Zues is the youngest of the siblings but looks the oldest

[@Dr_Weirdoo]

This madlad ratted out Zeus, Made a deal with a god, and imprisoned death, then cheated death, then cheated Hades, evading death, twice Based

[@GargantuanMedia]

Art style here is great and full of unique character. Well done.

[@blacksanta6108]

8:42 “Then Zeus posed the question, where’s my grandson? You said he would be among us” 💀💀💀💀💀

[@SonicSupremeSGT3]

My thoughts on the 1st story: The fact that he lied on his wife after swindling Hades, Ares and Thanatos goes to show you why he remained in Tartarus after that stunt he pulled with Zeus. I would have divorced him if I were his wife. My thoughts on the 2nd story: Treachery toward his son by having him murdered and cooked while he lied to Zeus shows how he was corner-cutting to give the Gods a sacrifice. My thoughts on the 3rd story: Dude got into Tartarus for betraying his father-in-law and his wife while defiling the household of Zeus. Wow!

[@piretiris8223]

Did the concept of 'divorce' even exist in Ancient Greece?

[@PhoenicopterusR]

@@piretiris8223 Allegedly yes, but that's just what google says

[@jewris.art11]

Sisyphus good job you got Charon to have a break from a lifetime service

[@dwightlangston5444]

Brings new meaning to the phrase "chip on your shoulder".

[@maniacalmurderer4123]

So we Sisyphus a guy who outsmarted death, tantalus a criminal ruler who sacrificed his son for power, and Ixon a perverted king who was given forgiveness.

[@Megakussh]

To a person like Sisyphus would that really be a punishment, he would spend his time figuring out every detail of his situation, if he could out smart death surely he would eventually out smart a rock.

[@smartguy458]

Sisyphus’s punishment can hurt in a lot of ways, but it’s the maddening nature of his punishment that really hurts because the redundancy of rolling a boulder up said plane only to have it roll back down and be forced to roll it back all over again, which caused Sisy to lose what he was so proud of in life: his mind.

[@farah_nm162]

@@smartguy458 sisy, lol...but yeah, that was the idea. the task was very mundane but it made him restless, impatient and eventually, mad (as in, not knowing how to solve this problem)

[@patriciafrancis1514]

Although I just love how Ares was like: No death. No fun

[@patriousthefallenknight3185]

the 2nd guy, i would have been greatful beyond words if i was able to feast with the gods

[@NinaNiterose86]

I love the artwork! 🖤

[@Dogofwar9]

Moral of the story keep your desires in check and your mouth closed

[@NickMcHardyGolfs]

Sisyphus: “He will spend eternity in perpetual exhaustion and disappointment, always laboring only to inevitably fail.” Tantalus: “Eternal hunger, eternal thirst. And to spend forever with satisfaction always in view, always within reach, but never being able to reach it.” Ixion: “lol idk dude use snakes to tie him down and set him on fire?”

[@Zeuqsav30]

They are so creative with Ixion’s punishment

[@raizon-tx4gq]

Man hades be the chillest and and hes a little kind too

[@SantomPh]

in the original myths he was never evil or scheming. He was a bit glum being the god of death and all but not evil. He just had a very inhuman job and did it like anyone.

[@FB-eg5vb]

@@SantomPh Thanatos was the god of death, hades was the god or the Underworld he was also the richest god since all the metals are down there.

[@moosebear6372]

So Zues got angered at a good king telling the river god he kidnapped his daughter which is ungod like and wanted him dead. Second one was justified. And third one he felt sympathy on a serial killer who burned alive two people? Then not punish him at all until bragging about his wife then Zues punishes him. So overall he is a terrible god with some form of bipolar disorder.

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

A great rendition of three interesting stories, my favourite Greek play has always been Tantalus. The only downside with the play ‘Tantalus’ is the fact it is usually run in 3 to 6 parts over two to three days, but it’s worth it if you like Greek plays.

[@alienbreadgacha5115]

Sisyphus :As if I was nothing but a dog carcus Hades : don’t insult my dog like that

[@GothPaoki]

Zeus be like"I don't share pal this ain't a communist country"

[@areiaaphrodite]

"This isn't Communist China!" -Dale Gribble

[@omniavanitas7893]

Also Zeus be like: "That said, I certainly don't mind sharing your wife with you and I don't need either of you to be fine with it."

[@ShabreaChandler]

@@omniavanitas7893 😂😂😂

[@alectro2505]

Bro at this point, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a story out there about Zeus getting hot and heavy with a curvy rock.

[@HisameArtwork]

there are rock monsters in the mythology so you never know, it's not like the "mother" can spill any secrets.

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

That poor dad who found his daughter in the embers... The poor daughter who was murdered so ruthlessly.

[@woodwick4684]

This is a really awesome video I've always loved the Greek mythology this is a cool take on the art work

[@shockman2178]

Tantalus and Ixion had it coming. The first guy on the other hand.... that depends on your point of view.

[@Alex-qj8si]

I watches all separate Vids and this again because I love the stories

[@M.G.R1an]

Great stories, I especially like the accompanying artwork 🤙🏼

[@Mo-xm8ci]

Fantastic video, fantastic channel. Especially Loved 8:48

[@SuperZero1215]

7:28 Zeus like: "Dude I see you. You're not slick" LOL

[@spencerwillits2766]

RE: Sisyphus The first volume of Neil Gaiman's Sandman suddenly makes so much more sense in context. It's a reimagining of Sisyphus, but where Morpheus (Dream) is captured instead of Thanatos (Death). Very cool

[@millytheotterlover1680]

11:00 Now there's some good justice! What the heck made this guy think Zues would want to eat his own grandson?!

[@OnurTheXbot]

I feel bad for Sisyphus. He just wanted his City to be great, and prosperous.

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Aside from being a liar and a murderer?

[@mr.lostrythm7876]

I think Ixion's punishment was kinda hilarious actually. Obviously, he didn't lay with the REAL goddess Hera, but he did boast about sealing the deal with a copy of her, made by Zeus, which is TECHNICALLY the same thing.

[@hubertdenise3100]

Imagine if he did tho.Sure he would be unhappy about being in punishment for eternity but he could at least feel happy at smashing the queen of gods and zeus’s wife.

[@Nickle_King]

No. It's not. Zeus didn't make Hera. And that "cloud" he "molded" in Hera's image? It wasn't just a poof of water. He gave life to it to make it real. Meaning, it was it's own being. So, technically, what you said is kinda messed up.

[@sheenvolg]

this is nice!!! thank you for sharing these stories .. watching from jeddah KSA

[@gaunterodimmmastermirrors72]

You know, I would've thought Thanatos would be the whole"loom and gloom" kind of god since he was death. But he seems like a pretty decent guy...once you flatter him.

[@shannonhoole9834]

I've just come across these and really love them ❤️

[@gholt39934]

Tantalus: Guilty, Ixon: Guilty, Sisyphus: If Zues hadn't kept his toga down, this wouldn't have happened

[@ladynikkie]

Nice 👍 I was wondering in the future can you do other stories based on Hindu or Chinese mythology, Pacific islander, or maybe South American folklore I like to hear stories about them

[@calebfletcher9885]

Love your videos especially the Greek mythology ones 🇬🇷

[@boyo1021]

The one with Sisyphus’ punishment is too annoying, imagine pushing a boulder up a hill and later coming down, dude’s got the metaphor for the cycle of repeating, it’s kinda sad, I know that he did some very unforgivable things, but is it that bad for that? Why pushing a boulder? It doesn’t represent any one of those actions, maybe die and become alive and die again for escaping death 2 times (I think).

[@mateobanda6808]

Wow. Lucky me to have found this Channel.

[@smartguy458]

Moral of these stories: abuse your power given by the gods, you're bound to pay the price.

[@helloiwanttootakeoverthewo3217]

The gods can be so evil but can be so nice at the same time Demeter feeling bad for eating tantalus’s son’s shoulder then Zeus guys tells Hephaestus to make a new one so wholesome.

[@seashell2748]

I've got to admit this is really good for education and It helps me understand Greek mythology more

[@mightytoothpick]

You forgot to mention that the shackles and chains sysiphus used to emprison thanatos were made by Hephaestus, god of the forge and fire, and they were indestructible even with a power of a god

[@ulfrtheblind1225]

Zeus got what he deserved in God of War 3

[@aubreyyoung6664]

These are really good stories

[@aubreyyoung6664]

You people are so nice

[@sheriffbutterball7824]

Demeter: "whoops sorry for eating a bit of your shoulder"

[@andrewhillerich4878]

So I grew up on the Esopus Creek. Now I gotta go and look up this Greek river god. The phonetic correlation is really close.

[@reyhugo4879]

Ixion: i had a blast with Zeus wife *lightening striking him down Ixion’s last breath: see !, told you!

[@GoodFebruarian]

Ixion: " 💀Smashed, still win tho lol "

[@reptilian1620]

Could you make a video on the strongest Valkyrie Brunhilda love to learn more bout her 🙏 thx

[@ryonhatcher4561]

The first guy, Sisyphus, was punished for disrupting the Natural Balance of the Universe not once, but twice. His punishment wasn't torturous, just exhausting and repetitive. The second, Tantalus, was punished because Zeus couldn't keep it in his pants, or Toga. Not only that, but the Former believed that since he was the Son of the King of Olympus, that the Natural and Ancient Laws that the gods made didn't apply to him. Tantalus' punishment was sort of torturous, but not very brutal. The third guy, Ixion, was punished for his Cruel, Ruthless and Sadistic Nature, as well as his lechery towards Zeus' Wife, Hera. Ixion's punishment was incredibly brutal, being tied to a burning metal wheel by Snakes.

[@higherechelon7884]

Tantulas, fed the gods his OWN SON

[@ryonhatcher4561]

@@higherechelon7884 I know, only because he thinks that just because Zeus was his Father, meant that the Ancient Law of the Gods doesn't apply to him. He boasted that he fed his Divine Family his own Son, as if it was something to be proud of.

[@vorlux6354]

Can you do the chinese myth of the ten suns

[@kyler5923]

Ixon's kids are kind of interesting with how greeks connected horses and water

[@lukeneil194]

I thought I new almost every Greek story, I almost do, except I don’t know the story of Ixon. My favorite story’s are Sisyphus and Athena’s birth.

[@Raeonneptune]

I'm so glad this was in my recommended. Like why am I just now finding out this channel is a thing 😩

[@richardsartin3262]

you should do one for the man who tried to clearcut demeter's sacred grove

[@hanzohattori7372]

Thank you see u in history for video

[@me5o164]

Sisyphus is the closest thing to loki in greek mythology

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

That's actually Hermes

[@Thebes77777]

Above, beneath and around his hapless head, trees of all kind, delicious fruitage spread, the fruit he tries to seize but blasts arise, toss it on high, and wirl it to the skies. Another beautiful poetic verse composed by one of the great English poets of the late nineteenth century. The simple yet very relevant ancient Greek saying, which even rhymes in english, 'MORE WEALTH, LESS HEALTH', obviously was not paid attention to by many a wealth mongering King in ancient Greece.great video.

[@Thebes77777]

Up the high hill he heaves the huge round stone, the huge round stone resulting with a bound, thunders impetuous down, up the hill again his toil renewed, dust mounts in clouds, and sweat descends in dews. This vivid poetic verse belongs to one of the great English poets of the late nineteenth century, once again another great video representing those very famous men of ancient Greece who became infamous through their misdeeds.