damocles

• Nombre propio relativo a un cortesano griego del siglo IV a.C. que, según la leyenda, fue obligado por Dionisio el Viejo a sentarse bajo una espada suspendida de un solo cabello para ilustrar la precariedad de la felicidad del gobernante; por extensión, se usa como símbolo de una amenaza inminente o de una situación de peligro constante.

A proper noun referring to a Greek courtier from the 4th century BC who, according to legend, was forced by Dionysius the Elder to sit under a sword suspended by a single hair to illustrate the precarious nature of a ruler's happiness.

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   A legendary Greek courtier who served under Dionysius the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, and was forced to sit under a sword suspended by a single hair to illustrate the precarious nature of power.

   Dámocles

   • Damocles envied the king's wealth and power, not realizing the constant danger.
   • The story of Damocles is often used to warn about the hidden risks of high status.
   • Dionysius arranged the sword over Damocles to teach him a lesson about leadership.