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What punishment did Sisyphus receive in the underworld?

  1. Standing in water he could not drink
  2. Being chained to a rock
  3. Rolling a boulder uphill eternally
  4. Carrying the sky on his shoulders
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Correct answer: Rolling a boulder uphill eternally

Sisyphus was condemned to roll a boulder uphill forever, only for it to roll back down. This punishment symbolized endless, futile labor.

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