Autolycus – roughly translated to lone wolf (self + wolf) was know for his great mastery and theivery. He was the son of the God Hermes, and… Read more “The Master of Thieves: Autolycus”
Tag: Sisyphus
Sisyphus: Ancient Atheist?
While I working on a seemingly unrelated post, I was struck by the final line in a dialogue by the Roman writer, priest and politician, Plutarch. It’s… Read more “Sisyphus: Ancient Atheist?”
From Such Great Heights: Bellerophon and Pegasus
Imagine this: you are the grandson of Sisyphus, the king whose hubris (ego) resulted in eternal damnation. Sisyphus ended up having to spend eternity pushing a boulder… Read more “From Such Great Heights: Bellerophon and Pegasus”
Sisyphus: The Art of Knowing When to Give Up.
Sisyphus is one of the few souls whose transgressions in life were judged to be heinous enough to condemn him to eternity in the deepest darkest recess… Read more “Sisyphus: The Art of Knowing When to Give Up.”
