The Myth of Sisyphus (mythological figure)

The Myth of Sisyphus is a philosophical story about a Corinthian king punished by the gods to eternally push a heavy boulder uphill, only to see it roll back each time he nears the top. This symbolizes the relentless, often futile effort humans face in seeking meaning or purpose within a seemingly indifferent universe. Albert Camus uses Sisyphus’s endless task as a metaphor for confronting life’s absurdity, suggesting that one must imagine Sisyphus happy by embracing and finding personal meaning in the struggle itself, despite its inherent futility.