Atlantis - Wikipedia
Atlantis (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 Legend
ATLANTIS 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 | Description & Legend | Britannica
2024年10月22日 · Atlantis, a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean, lying west of the Strait of Gibraltar. It was a rich island whose powerful princes conquered many of the lands of the Mediterranean until they were finally defeated by the Athenians.
Atlantis - HISTORY
2010年10月7日 · Atlantis, 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...
Atlantis - World History Encyclopedia
2016年4月8日 · Atlantis, a fabulously wealthy and advanced civilization, was swept into the sea and lost forever in a story which has captured the imagination of readers ever since. Without archaeological evidence or substantial information from sources besides Plato, the legend poses more questions than answers. Was there a real Atlantis?
Top 6 Theories About Atlantis - HISTORY
2015年10月16日 · Atlantis didn’t exist at all—Plato invented it. Most historians and scientists throughout history have come to the conclusion that Plato’s account of the lost kingdom of Atlantis was...
Lost City Of Atlantis: The History Behind The Legend
2024年4月30日 · Atlantis, the story goes, was once a sprawling empire led by a powerful confederation of half-god, half-human kings. These kings conquered much of the Mediterranean, but when they attempted to conquer Athens, they were swiftly defeated.
Atlantis Legend | National Geographic
Plato created the legend of Atlantis. So why is it still popular more than 2,000 years later? What has kept the myth of Atlantis for so many thousands of years?
What Was the Legend of Atlantis? | Timeless Myths
2024年11月15日 · The legend of Atlantis, featured in Plato's dialogues "Timaeus" and "Critias," describes a powerful island civilization in the Atlantic Sea, beyond the Pillars of Heracles, that vanished catastrophically.
The Real History Behind The Mythic City Of Atlantis
2024年6月14日 · From Plato to a 19th-century congressman-turned-pseudoscientist to the present day, this is the controversial story behind Atlantis, the alleged sunken city at the bottom of the sea.