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Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias. Described by Plato as being beyond the Pillars of Heracles, Atlantis is said to have been an advanced civilization of great naval power that once conquered parts of the world before sinking into the ocean in a single day. Atlantis and evidence of its existence has never been found and is seen by some scholars as a myth to illustrate his theories on politics and society. Still, the search for the lost civilization has absorbed seekers of ancient mysteries for many years and expeditions are still funded to explore possible locations for Atlantis and some explorers have even claimed to have located it.

The story of Atlantis has also inspired creative works from comics to film and television. The mystery is a particular theme of science fiction and fantasy writers.

Contents 1 The Myth 2 Popular Culture 3 Similar 4 External Links

The Myth

Plato's story of Atlantis centers on a Greek legislator and poet, Solon, who learned of Atlantis from Egyptian priests in the city of Sais Solon. Solon was told by the priests that the people of Athens once went to war against the rulers of Atlantis who had formed a powerful confederation which included several islands. The Atlanteans sent sent troops from their home in the Atlantic Ocean to Europe and Asia but were defeated by the Athenians who freed Egypt and several countries from athenian rule. Before the Athenian soldiers could return home, Atlantis suffered a disaster which caused the city to be swallowed up by the sea killing Atlanteans and Athenians alike

Popular Culture

See main article: Atlantis in fiction

Atlantis is a recurring theme in literature, film, television, comics, and other media. Perhaps most popular recently, the series Stargate Atlantis which combines the franchise mythology with it's own take on what Atlantis may really have been. Disney also based a steampunk animated film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire on the myth of the city. Atlantis is also the name of a resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, designed to evoke thoughts of the lost city.

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External Links

Encyclopedia Mythica - The Myth

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