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What was the punishment for Sysiphus's craftiness?

  • To fell a tree that regenerated after every axe swing.
  • Tied to a boulder for eternity, being pecked by birds.
  • Standing in a lake filled with water he could not drink.
  • Cursed to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity.
Explanation

The punishment for Sisyphus's craftiness, as stated in Greek mythology, is that he was cursed to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity. This punishment was a consequence of Sisyphus's deceitful and cunning nature, which often led him to manipulation and trickery. The act of endlessly pushing the boulder up the hill represents the futility and repetition of his actions, as the boulder would roll back down each time he reached the top, trapping him in an eternal loop of Sisyphean labor.