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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. In the story, Atlantis is described as a naval empire that ruled all Western parts of the known world, [1] [2 ...
Jun 20, 2024 · 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. The Atlantians eventually became wicked, and their island was swallowed up by the sea.
Oct 7, 2010 · Plato’s Atlantis Plato (through the character Critias in his dialogues) describes Atlantis as an island larger than Libya and Asia Minor put together, located in the Atlantic just beyond the ...
Apr 30, 2024 · The True Story Of Atlantis, The Fabled Lost City That May Lie On The Floor Of The Atlantic Ocean. In 360 B.C.E., Plato wrote that Atlantis was once a powerful civilization — but the gods sent earthquakes to destroy the island nation when its people became greedy and proud. Chronicle / Alamy Stock Photo The capital of Atlantis as described by ...
The legend of Atlantis is a story about a moral, spiritual people who lived in a highly advanced, utopian civilization. But they became greedy, petty, and "morally bankrupt," and the gods "became ...
