King Canute

King Canute was a Danish king in the 11th century known for demonstrating the limits of power and human humility. According to legend, he commanded the tide to stop rising to show that even kings cannot control nature’s forces. While the story may be apocryphal, it symbolizes the idea that no matter how powerful, humans are subject to natural laws beyond their control. The tale underscores humility, the importance of recognizing limits, and the understanding that true authority does not extend over natural phenomena.