Where are the camels in ancient Egyptian drawings?
But from the Moroccan highlands, the Atlas Mountains.
Atlas
First King of Atlantis: Atlas is the firstborn son of Poseidon and Cleito.
According to Plato in "Critias," Atlas is given the central and most significant portion of Atlantis to rule.
Naming: Both the island and the surrounding ocean (the Atlantic Ocean) are named after Atlas, signifying his importance.
Inheritance: Atlas inherits the central island, which includes the capital city of Atlantis.
Symbol of Authority: Atlas represents the legitimate and primary rule over Atlantis.
Division of Power: Poseidon divides Atlantis into ten portions, each ruled by one of his sons, with Atlas being the principal king among them.
Firstborn of Poseidon: Donnelly emphasizes Atlas’s position as the firstborn son of Poseidon and Cleito, inheriting the central and most crucial portion of Atlantis.
Naming and Influence: Donnelly reiterates that the Atlantic Ocean is named after Atlas.
He extends the significance of Atlas's name to symbolize the spread of Atlantean culture and influence.
Legacy: Donnelly suggests that Atlas's lineage and the civilization he governed had a profound influence on other ancient civilizations, linking the myth of Atlas to broader historical narratives.
Symbol of Civilization: Atlas represents the peak of Atlantean civilization.
Cultural Hero: Donnelly adds to Atlas’s character by depicting him as a cultural hero whose legacy persisted through myths and legends in various cultures around the world.
Eldest Son of Poseidon: Bridgman-Metchum follows Plato's narrative closely, describing Atlas as the eldest son of Poseidon and Cleito, and the primary ruler of the central part of Atlantis.
Naming and Legacy: Similar to Plato and Donnelly, Bridgman-Metchum notes that both the island and the Atlantic Ocean are named after Atlas, emphasizing his central role in Atlantean history.
Primary Rule: Atlas's inheritance of the central and most significant part of Atlantis is highlighted, marking his leadership and importance among Poseidon's descendants.
Central Figure: Bridgman-Metchum emphasizes Atlas's centrality in the governance and culture of Atlantis.
Symbol of Endurance: The name Atlas, associated with strength and endurance, is used to signify the enduring legacy of Atlantean civilization.
Firstborn Son: All three authors agree on Atlas's role as the firstborn son of Poseidon and Cleito.
Central Rule: Atlas rules the central and most significant portion of Atlantis, underscoring his importance and authority among Poseidon's descendants.
Atlas and the Atlantic: Across all three accounts, Atlas's name is linked to both the island and the surrounding ocean, signifying his central role and the lasting impact of his legacy.
Cultural Influence: Donnelly and Bridgman-Metchum expand on Plato's account by suggesting that Atlas's influence extended beyond Atlantis, affecting other ancient civilizations.
Strength and Endurance: The name Atlas, associated with strength and endurance, is a common theme.
This symbolizes the enduring legacy of Atlas and the civilization he governed.
Central Figure of Authority: Atlas is depicted as a central figure whose governance ensures the stability and prosperity of Atlantis.
Structured Governance: Plato’s division of Atlantis into ten portions, with Atlas ruling the central part, is echoed by Donnelly and Bridgman-Metchum.
Poseidon
Atlas
Division of Atlantis: Poseidon divides Atlantis into ten portions, each ruled by one of his sons, with the eldest son, Atlas, ruling the central and most important part.
The origin of our alphabet
According to the Phoenicians, the art of writing was invented by Taautus, known to the Egyptians as Thoth, or "the first Hermes." This figure is associated with Maia, a daughter of Atlas, and the Maya of Central America (Baldwin's "Prehistoric Nations," p.
The Colonies of Atlantis
Barbary States: This region, also known as ancient Atlantis or the Atlas region, includes Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, Tripoli, and Benzazi.
The Pyramid, the cross and the Garden of Eden
This island became the seat of Atlas, the over-king of the whole island; upon it they built the great temple of their nation; they continued to ornament it in successive generations, every king surpassing the one who came before him to the utmost of his power, until they made the building a marvel to behold for size and beauty.
The God Odin, Woden, or Wotan
Their Baal was the Bel of the Phoenicians, closely linked to Poseidon and Atlas.
The Gods of the Phoenicians also kings of Atlantis
Ouranos married his sister Ge, and in Phoenician mythology, Ouranos had by Ge four sons: Ilus (El), who is called Chronos, Betylus (Beth-El), Dagon (signifying bread-corn), and Atlas (Tammuz?).
Autochthon, Atlas, and Poseidon appear in both Greek and Phoenician legends.
The kings of Atlantis become the Gods of the Greeks
Atlas: Represented as holding up the heavens in the far west, directly linking him to Atlantis.
American Evidences of Intercourse with Europe or Atlantis
The term "Atlantic" and the name of the Atlas Mountains are not derived from any known Old World language.
The existence of an Atlan city in Darien, Central America, supports this connection, and Plato's account names Atlas, the son of Poseidon, as the namesake of Atlantis and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlas Mountains in Africa and the Atlantes people in the vicinity are likely remnants of Atlantean influence.
The use of the name Atlas and the presence of the Atlantes near these mountains suggest a historical connection to Atlantis.
This link is reinforced by the use of "Atlas" and "Atlantis" across different locations and cultures, indicating a shared origin or significant influence from the lost civilization.
Beginning of the 5th Root Race
The fifth sub-race, it may be said in passing, was addicted to mountains generally, and the Kabyles of the Atlas Mountains
The Destruction of Atlantis
"Atlantic" and "Atlas" may come from the Nahuatl word "atl" (water) and "atlan" (bordering water).
The city Atlan in Central America and Plato's mention of Atlas support this.
Herculus
He either slew the dragon or tricked Atlas into getting them for him.
Thoth
Maia, a daughter of Atlas
Enclosed garden
Roughly it may be located at latitude 7º north and longitude 5º west, which a reference to any modern atlas will show to lie on the Ashanti coast of to-day.