Answer: damocles

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DAMOCLES

Courtier who was given an object lesson by Dionysius

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Sword of ..

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Dionysius suspended a sword over his head.

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Dionysius's tormented dinner guest.
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Sword of ....
DAMOCLESOne-time diner in Syracuse.
DAMOCLESSitter in danger
DAMOCLESCourtier who sat under a sword
DAMOCLESHis sword was feared
DAMOCLESFlattering courtier who changed places with the tyrant Dionysius, in Greek legend
DAMOCLESGreek courtier of legend