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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Greek Myth Behind the Word ‘Tantalize’

The English word “tantalize,” which means to torment someone by showing them something they desire but cannot have, comes from the Greek myth of Tantalus. According to Greek myth, Tantalus was the ruler of the ancient city of Sipylus in Phrygia, which is located in Anatolia. He was the father of Niobe and Pelops and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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