Sisyphus is a character from Greek mythology who, as a punishment for his hubris, has been condemned to a seemingly impossible task for eternity: he must roll a boulder to the top of a mountain. However, whenever he reaches the top, the boulder will roll back down to the very beginning.
Sisyphus is best remembered as a powerful symbol that represents the futility of human attempts to defy or manipulate the natural order of things. His plight serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitable mortality and limitations that all humans must face.
The term "Sisyphean" has come to describe any task or endeavor that is destined to be endless and impossible to complete, no matter how much effort is exerted.