Who was mythological god was tortured with water dripping?

The mythological figure tortured with water dripping is Tantalus from Greek mythology. He was punished by being made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree, where he could never reach the food or drink he desired. Whenever he reached for the fruit, it would recede out of reach, and when he bent down to drink, the water would vanish. This eternal torment symbolizes unattainable desires and the consequences of hubris.