tantalus greek mythology

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Caricature, Tantalus / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Tantalus / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows James G. Blaine as Tantalus chained to a large rock labeled "Mulligan Letters" and standing on rocks labeled "Guano" and "Northern Pacific R.R.", yearning to reach a table laden with food and... More

The Tantalus of to-day / J.S. Pughe.

The Tantalus of to-day / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Uncle Sam as Tantalus, bound with ropes to posts labeled "High Protective Tariff" and "Free Silver Agitation" by two men labeled "Protected Manufacturer" and "Silverite"; they are preventing him fro... More

The tortures of Father Knickerbocker-Tantalus / Keppler.

The tortures of Father Knickerbocker-Tantalus / Keppler.

Print shows Father Knickerbocker, a symbolic figure for New York City, bound to a stonewall labeled "Ring Rule" by chains labeled "Partisanship", tempted by a bunch of grapes labeled "Rapid Transit" hanging on ... More

Caricature, A modern tantalus / W.E. Hill., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A modern tantalus / W.E. Hill., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows a man and a woman (girlfriend or wife) at a musical revue, the man is staring at a chorus girl who is temptingly standing in front of him; the man's wife or girlfriend is looking at him with ... More