Atlas, the titan holds the sky up in Greek mythology.
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In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who led a rebellion against the gods and was subsequently punished by Zeus to hold up the celestial spheres, not the world. This punishment was a metaphorical representation of the burden of supporting the heavens. The image of Atlas holding up the world likely originated from a misinterpretation or artistic license over time.
Atlas is a evil Titan. He is punished by holding up the sky.
The Romans believed that Apollo, the god of the sun, lit up the sky by driving his chariot across it every day.
When he had an itch he had to wait or never scratch it until his punishment was over but it never would end because he was sentenced to life to be 'the pillars' that hold the sky or heaven from making contact. I hoped this helped because it's not the right answer!
Not the world, but the heavens. Zues condemed him to hold the sky up for all time after the Titans revolt.