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Sisyphus founded, according to some sources, the city of Ephyra, which was the original name of Corinth. However, other sources credit the foundation of the town to another mythological character. Corinth was to become became one of the most important cities in all the Hellenic World and later founded many colonies. Sisyphus had a great vision, and he promoted navigation and trade. Later Corinth was to become famous for its merchants and ships. Later, ages were to credit some sources created Sisyphus with the growth and prosperity of Corinth.<ref>Graves, Robert. Greek Myths (London, Pelican, 1985), p. 113</ref>

However, while he had many some virtues he also had many vices. He was perceived as power-hungry, greedy, and cruel and . He is also often portrayed as a tyrant. The son of Aeolus ruled with an iron fist and killed anyone who defied him. In ancient Greek, it was considered essential that hospitality be extended to travelers and strangers; this was a characteristic of a civilized person. Moreover, travelers were protected by Zeus, and anyone who ill-treated them was disrespecting the Olympian.