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what was the punishment of tantalus in the underworld?
a he was turned into a stone.
b he was made forever thirsty and hungry.
c he was chained to a rock with an eagle eating his liver.
d he was forced to push a boulder up a hill.

Explanation:

In Greek mythology, Tantalus was punished in the underworld by being placed in a pool of water with fruit - laden branches above him. Whenever he tried to drink, the water receded, and whenever he reached for the fruit, the branches moved out of his reach, making him forever thirsty and hungry.

Answer:

B. He was made forever thirsty and hungry.