Tantalus Definition & Meaning
tantalus
- noun
- (Greek mythology) a wicked king and son of Zeus; condemned in Hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it
"Tantalus" in song lyrics
See how tantalus is used in real songs:
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"daughter of tantalus"
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"who is tantalus"
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Words that rhyme with tantalus
Usage tips for "tantalus"
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