The Lost Civilization of Atlantis
The Aztecs, for example, spoke of Aztlan, a lost land across the sea, while the Irish told stories of Tír fo Thuinn (the Land Beneath the Waves) (5).
To Gaelic Tír fo Thuinn was an advanced civilization
Father Seán ÓLaoire explains that, according to Gaelic mythology, Atlantis, or Tír fo Thuinn (the Land Under the Waves), was an advanced civilization that sank under the Atlantic Ocean.
Here are some key points about Tír fo Thuinn:
Mythological Origins: Tír fo Thuinn is one of the many otherworldly realms in Irish mythology, which includes places like Tír na nÓg (the Land of the Ever-Young) and Mag Mell (the Plain of Delight).
Association with Atlantis: In some interpretations, Tír fo Thuinn is equated with the concept of Atlantis.
This connection suggests that Tír fo Thuinn was a highly advanced civilization that sank beneath the ocean.
Tuatha Dé Danann: The Tuatha Dé Danann, a supernatural race in Irish mythology, are often linked to Tír fo Thuinn.
Symbolism: Tír fo Thuinn represents a lost golden age, a place of great wisdom and magic that was destroyed or hidden beneath the waves.