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   Who is Atlas in Greek mythology?

   • Atlas, straining under the celestial sphere, is a figure from the early Greek myth that many would recognize. The Greek god has a story that is often misunderstood and a history that includes golden sheep, pirates, and modern libertarians. From ancient Africa to modern America, the Greek Titan has always had relevance to society.

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   Why is atlas called Atlas?

   • According to this theory, the Greek name “Atlas” was derived from adrar, the Berber word for the mountains that came to represent the doomed Titan (see below). Atlas Mountains range, as seen in Morocco. Atlas was often given the epithet Telamōn (“enduring”), due to his toils as the bearer of heaven.

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   Why was Atlas a god of astronomy?

   • God of Astronomy. In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus. He was given this task in retribution for him leading the Titans into battle, or Titanomachy, against the Olympian Gods for control of the heavens.

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   What does Atlas symbolize?

   • Celestial Globe: Atlas is often depicted carrying the celestial globe or the heavens on his shoulders. Symbolizing his burden and his role as the bearer of the sky. Pillars: In some myths, he is said to hold the pillars that keep the earth and heavens apart.

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   In Greek mythology, Atlas ( / ˈætləs /; Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlas) is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles ( Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus.

   • Roman equivalent: Atlas

   • Abode: Western edge of Gaia (the Earth)

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   Atlas, in Greek mythology, son of the Titan Iapetus and the Oceanid Clymene (or Asia) and brother of Prometheus (creator of humankind). In Homer’s Odyssey, Book I, Atlas seems to have been a marine creature who supported the pillars that held heaven and earth apart.

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   Atlas’ name is of unsure – probably pre-Greek – origin, but the Ancient Greeks and Romans seem to have thought it had been derived from a similar-sounding Greek root with the meaning of “very enduring.”

   • Who was Atlas?

     Atlas was one of the most famous Titans, the son of Iapetus and the Oceanid Asia (or, possibly, Clymene). He was the leader of the Titan rebellion...
   • Where did Atlas live?

     Atlas' home was The Far West.
   • Who were the parents of Atlas?

     The parents of Atlas were Iapetus and Clymene.
   • Who were brothers and sisters of Atlas?

     Atlas had 3 siblings: Prometheus, Epimetheus and Menoetius.
   • Who were the consorts of Atlas?

     Atlas' consorts were Pleione, Aethra and Hesperis.
   • How many children did Atlas have?

     Atlas had 5 children: The Pleiades, Calypso, The Hyades, Hyas and The Hesperides.
   • Which were the symbols of Atlas?

     Atlas' symbols were the Globe and the Constellations.

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   Atlas. Guardian Of The Pillars or Bearer of the Heavens. God of Astronomy. In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus.

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   Mar 11, 2023 · The name “Atlas” was likely the result of joining the prefix a- with the ancient Greek word tlēnai, meaning “to bear.” The latter may have been used in reference to Atlas’ reputation as the bearer of the celestial sphere. Some modern scholars, however, insist that Atlas’ name is pre-Greek in origin.

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   Feb 23, 2024 · In Greek mythology, Atlas (/ˈætləs/; Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlas) was a Titan doomed to hold the celestial heavens for all eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (the Roman equivalent is Hercules) and Perseus .

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   Jul 26, 2022 · Atlas was known as the god of endurance, “bearer of the heavens”, and teacher of astronomy to mankind. According to one myth, he literally became the Atlas Mountains, after being turned to stone, and was commemorated in the stars. The Etymology of the Name “Atlas” As the name “Atlas” is so ancient, it is difficult to know the exact history.