Atlantis (in popular culture)

Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned by the Greek philosopher Plato around 360 B.C. He described it as a powerful and advanced civilization that eventually sank into the ocean due to its hubris. In popular culture, Atlantis has become a symbol of lost civilizations and human ambition, inspiring countless stories in literature, films, and video games. Often depicted as a technologically advanced society with a utopian vision, Atlantis represents themes of exploration, mystery, and the consequences of moral decline. Its allure continues to spark imaginations and discussions about what might lie beneath the waves of the world's oceans.