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Discovery of Atlantis
In "Discovery of Atlantis," Robert Sarmast discusses the origins of the Atlantis legend, starting with the first written records by Plato more than 2,000 years ago. He takes a look at Plato's famous works, "Timaeus" and "Critia," explaining how these two works were influenced by even older manuscripts, which have since been lost.
Books About Atlantis Mythology
Plato wrote about the lost world of Atlantis as a cautionary tale in 347 B.C. Since then, writers and dreamers have been fascinated by the lost continent, creating myths and legends to explain its diappearance.
Discovery of Atlantis
In "Discovery of Atlantis," Robert Sarmast discusses the origins of the Atlantis legend, starting with the first written records by Plato more than 2,000 years ago. He takes a look at Plato's famous works, "Timaeus" and "Critia," explaining how these two works were influenced by even older manuscripts, which have since been lost.
Timaeus - Plato
Read "Timaeus," by Plato.
Unearthing Atlantis
What happened to Atlantis, that lost civilization that vanished without a trace? Atlantis has captured our imaginations; and poets, writers, philosophers, and dreamers continue delve into the secrets of that lost continent.
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