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Bookmark or Share- Atlantis - WikipediaAtlantis (Ancient Greek: Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, romanized: Atlantìs nêsos, lit. 'island of Atlas ') is a fictional island mentioned in Plato 's works Timaeus and Critias as part of an allegory on the hubris of nations.
- ATLANTIS - Lost Island Kingdom of Greek LegendATLANTIS was a legendary island realm of the far west which was sunk beneath the ocean by the gods to punish its people for their immorality. The term "Atlanteans" was also applied by the Greeks to the Phoenician colonies along the Barbary Coast of North Africa--i.e. those living near the Atlas Mountains.
- Atlantis - HISTORYAtlantis, a likely mythical island nation mentioned in Plato’s dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias,” has been an object of fascination among western philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years....
- Atlantis | Description & Legend | BritannicaAtlantis, a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean, lying west of the Strait of Gibraltar. The principal sources for the legend are two of Plato ’s dialogues, Timaeus and Critias.
- Lost City Of Atlantis: The History Behind The Legend - All That's ...Originating from Plato’s dialogues, the story of Atlantis has evolved from a philosophical allegory into a subject of serious archaeological and historical investigation — and contention. Despite its mythical origins, the quest to locate the lost city of Atlantis has spurred numerous theories and expeditions across the globe.
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