Hell in
Greek mythology. It was part of
Hades, the
underworld and the worst
people were sent their to be tormented.
For instance, one fellow was kept
neck deep in a
river but if he tried to
drink the
water sank away, leaving him with an
everlong thirst. Another was forced to
push a
boulder up a
hill. If he got to the
top he could go the the
Elysian Fields, but near the
top, the
boulder split and he had to start over.