Quote by Albert Camus

Homer tells us also that Sisyphus had put Death in chains. Pluto could not endure the sight of his deserted, silent empire. He dispatched the god of war, who liberated Death from the hands of her conqueror.


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Summary

This quote implies that Sisyphus, a mythological figure, managed to gain control over Death and imprisoned her. This angered Pluto, the god of the underworld, as it disrupted the balance of power in his kingdom. To rectify this, Pluto sends the god of war to free Death from Sisyphus' captivity. The quote suggests the futility of attempting to defy mortal destiny, emphasizing that no one can ultimately triumph over Death.

By Albert Camus
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