Atlantis (mythical place)

Atlantis is a legendary island first described by the Greek philosopher Plato around 360 B.C. He depicted it as a powerful and advanced civilization that eventually fell out of favor with the gods and sank into the ocean. Atlantis has captivated imaginations through the centuries, inspiring countless theories about its existence and location, often speculated to be in the Atlantic Ocean. As a symbol of lost civilizations, Atlantis evokes themes of hubris, decline, and the quest for knowledge, remaining a popular subject in literature, film, and other cultural expressions. It continues to intrigue both historians and enthusiasts alike.