Final Jeopardy 8/21/23 (Phrases From the Ancient World) & Who Won Monday August 21 2023
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- 1 Today’s Final Jeopardy 8/21/2023 (Phrases From the Ancient World) – Monday, August 21 2023
- 2 Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Monday, August 21 2023
- 3 Final Jeopardy Explanation – Monday, August 21 2023
- 4 Today’s Contestants, Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Monday, August 21 2023
- 5 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights
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Today’s Final Jeopardy 8/21/2023 (Phrases From the Ancient World) – Monday, August 21 2023
Cicero wrote that a tyrant ordered this to be hung from the ceiling “by a horse-hair”; his guest begged to leave
Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Monday, August 21 2023
The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Sword of Damocles
Final Jeopardy Explanation – Monday, August 21 2023
Cicero’s story refers to the Sword of Damocles. Damocles, a courtier of the tyrant Dionysius, was given the chance to switch places with his king for a day. As he sat on the throne enjoying the privileges of power, he looked up to find a sharp sword hanging directly above his head, suspended by a single horse hair. This parable was meant to illustrate the constant peril that comes with power. The guest in the story, Damocles, quickly lost his taste for the luxury and power of the king’s life and begged to leave.
Today’s Contestants, Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Monday, August 21 2023
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| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Long Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Rideshare Driver Final Score: $8,400 Round 2 Score: $4,200 Round 1 Score: $1,400 | Megan Wachspress Berkeley, California Attorney Final Score: $2,399 Round 2 Score: $9,600 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Maureen O'Neil Rye Beach, New Hampshire Executive Assistant Final Score: $16,799 Round 2 Score: $8,400 Round 1 Score: $2,800 |
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