Answer: damocles

AnswerCrossword Clue
DAMOCLESCourtier who was given an object lesson by Dionysius
DAMOCLESSword of ..
DAMOCLESDionysius suspended a sword over his head.
DAMOCLESDionysius's tormented dinner guest.
DAMOCLESSword 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