The Tale of Sisyphus and Thanatos

Chapter 1

A Peaceful Mortal Realm

Born of Aeolus, the god of the winds, and a mortal woman named Enarete, Sisyphus was a demigod. As the king who founded Corinth, he was known for his cunning and craftiness.

Many anecdotes illustrate Sisyphus's wisdom, particularly his encounters with Autolycus, a demigod and the son of Hermes, the god of messengers and thieves. Autolycus had the ability to steal without getting caught, a gift from his father Hermes. Sisyphus once fell victim to Autolycus’s cattle theft but turned the tables.

"Look here, my name is engraved …