Which mythological character...

[Yossarian]

Which one was chained with the grapes above him that pulled back when he reached for them, and had the stream around his knees that receded?

 

[NeoMadHatter]

tantalus

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[Yossarian]

thanks!

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: NeoMadHatter
tantalus

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Well he damn well should have been punished!!

For his crime, which may have entailed stealing ambrosia from the gods, this great sinner was tantalized indeed.