Translation of "Tantalus" into Norwegian

Tantalos, tantalos are the top translations of "Tantalus" into Norwegian.

Tantalus proper noun

(mythology) A Phrygian king who was condemned to remain in Tartarus, chin deep in water, with fruit-laden branches hanging above his head: whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water and fruit receded out of reach. [..]

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  • Tantalos

    As such he is like Tantalus of Greek mythology—he is up to his chin in water, but he remains thirsty nevertheless.

    Slik er han lik Tantalos i gresk mytologi – han står opp til haken i vann, men er likevel tørst.

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tantalus noun grammar

A stork of the genus Mycteria (formerly Tantalus), especially the American wood ibis, Mycteria americana. [..]

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  • tantalos

    As such he is like Tantalus of Greek mythology—he is up to his chin in water, but he remains thirsty nevertheless.

    Slik er han lik Tantalos i gresk mytologi – han står opp til haken i vann, men er likevel tørst.

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