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Was Plato’s Account of Atlantis Just an Allegory?
The legend of Atlantis comes from the writings of the ancient Greek intellectual Plato. Despite its Greek origin, many sources do not consider this legend to be a part of genuine Greek mythology.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was Sardinia the Real Atlantis?
Of all the theories about Atlantis, the ones which place it somewhere in or very near the Mediterranean and set the story in the Bronze Age are invariably more favourable to serious scholars.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was Tartessos in Spain the Real Atlantis?
One popular theory about Atlantis connects it with Tartessos, which is a semi-legendary location in Greek mythology in its own right.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Eye of the Sahara the Real Atlantis?
A recent theory about Atlantis has become very popular among enthusiasts online. This theory seeks to associate Atlantis with the Eye of the Sahara, more formerly known as the Richat Structure.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Minoan Civilisation the Real Atlantis?
Of all the theories connecting Atlantis with a real civilisation, the one which has by far the most academic support is the Minoan theory.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Real Atlantis in Morocco?
Numerous researchers since at least as early as the 19th century have suggested that Atlantis can be placed in Morocco.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Real Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean?
Perhaps the most traditional and inherently logical theory in view of the traditional interpretation of Plato’s account of Atlantis is that it was a large landmass out in the Atlantic Ocean which has now sunk into the sea.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Real Atlantis in the Black Sea?
The Black Sea was a major body of water within the realm of ancient Greek geographical activity. Partially for this reason, some researchers have argued that Atlantis may be found in that vicinity.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Were the Americas the Real Atlantis?
Among those who interpret Plato’s account of Atlantis as literally as possible, a popular theory is that Atlantis was actually a description of the Americas.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Where Was the World-Encircling River Oceanus Believed to Have Been?
In ancient Greek mythology, Oceanus was a Titan who personified the world-encircling river. As a being, Oceanus is an interesting character, since he was a Titan that was not imprisoned by the Olympian gods after the Titanomachy.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Where Were the Pillars of Heracles?
The Pillars of Heracles are frequently mentioned in ancient Greek mythology and even historical records. They were a geographical marker that had a mythological origin.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
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