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Sword of Damocle s

Sword of Damocle s . Nadeen Abuqubo Per.4. The History of Sword of Damocles.

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Sword of Damocle s

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  1. Sword of Damocles Nadeen Abuqubo Per.4

  2. The History of Sword of Damocles The story is based on a legend about Syracuse tyrant Dionysius 2 and the fawning Damocles, who called Dionysius the most fortunate person ever. Dionysus offered him the to try out his lucky life, and Damocles readily agreed. Amid all the gold and luxuries that Damocles could enjoy, there was a sharp sword hanging from a slender thread above Damocles head. Damocles quickly wished to go back to his less fortunate life.

  3. The Present day meaning/usage 1) Something threatening disaster; something that threatens to bring imminent disaster.

  4. 3 Allusion examples from Sword of the Damocles 1) Although Constance enjoyed her job at the factory, she and her co-worker knew that the sword of Damocles could fall at any minute and they would be laid off because of the budget problems. 2 3

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