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Greek mythology - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) 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 (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 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.
8 Απρ 2016 · Atlantis is a legendary city described by the Greek philosopher Plato (c. 429 – 347 BCE). 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.
29 Σεπ 2018 · Atlantis is a mythological utopian island, inhabited by gods and demi-gods initially. Its location is proposed as being one of many potential sites, including Spain, in the Mediterranean, or possibly even near the poles, hidden under the ice.
Origins and Meaning. The origin of the name Atlantis can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology and philosophical texts. The first known mention of Atlantis comes from the works of the Greek philosopher Plato, specifically in his dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias.”
11 Ιουν 2018 · The idea of Atlantis was first expressed in the works of Plato (c. 428 – 348 or 347 b.c.e.), the Greek philosopher, who stressed that a perfect world exists in Ideas. For example, a shoe, according to Plato, exists as an idea before a craftsperson makes the material object identified as a shoe.
