Anders Gustaf Ekeberg specifically, tantalite from Kimito, Finland and yttrotantalite from Ytterby, Sweden. Ekeberg named the new element after the mythical Ancient Greek demigod Tantalus who, according to legend, was condemned to eternal frustration when he had to stand in water up to his neck, but the water receded as he attempted to drink. Ekeberg suffered from poor health throughout his life. During his childhood a severe cold had impaired his hearing, which was further weakened over the years, so that it hindered his teaching activities. Subsequently, a gas explosion blinded him in one eye. Ekeberg was portrayed by his friends and students
Earth and water of Persian Suzerainty and the Zoroastrian symbols of earth and water, the marks of vassalage...". Earth and water In the writings of the Ancient Greek chronicler Herodotus, the phrase earth and water ( "ge kai hydor") is used to represent the demand of the Persians from the cities or people who surrendered to them. In Book 4, Herodotus mentions for the first time the term "earth and water" in the answer of king Idanthyrsus of the Scythians to king Darius. In Book 5, it is reported that Darius sent heralds demanding "earth and water" from king Amyntas I of Macedon,