Illustrious and Historical Legends, Tales, and Myths of The World
by Although myths and fables can be strangely odd in orientation and include mythical creatures and godly beings, they are closely related to religion and endorsed by kings, queens, and priests. In some cases, these myths are so bizarre that they scream fabrication; however most of them are regarded as “a true account of the remote past".
Atlantis
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Atlantis is a fabled city on the floor of the sea worn ocean, covered by a massive tidal wave centuries ago. In an attempt to rid the notion that Greeks had accomplished a superior race of man, the Egyptians told Solon the story of Atlantis, where thousands of years before the noblest of men ruled the world.
Poseidon, God of the Sea, became smitten with Clito, daughter of Evenor and Leucippe who lived on a rocky island. Poseidon married Clito and transformed an island to a virtual paradise with circular belts of land and seas and an island in the middle. The island boasted tropical fruits and lush vegetation, and exotic animals walked the land.
The outer walls were paved with bronze and the inner walls were adorned with tin. Poseidon’s temple was made of solid gold and it was placed in the center of Atlantis. Bridges were constructed between the landmasses to get back and forth.
To make their lives even more perfect, Poseidon and Clito had 5 sets of twin boys and they ran Atlantis wisely and well. However, the blood between them grew thin and their passions grew into greed.
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Zeus was angered at what Atlantis had become so he rebuked Poseidon for allowing these things to happen to his favored race. And Poseidon, in pain and sorrow, stirred up the sea, engulfing the land of Atlantis in a massive tidal wave.
Up until now, no one has ever known where Atlantis was situated. Archaeologists have studied sites for years, but alas, their own money funds their searches for so many think Atlantis never existed.
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What they do believe is that the Island of Stronhyle in the eastern Mediterranean was submerged by a massive volcanic eruption in 1500 BC. This may have been the location of Atlantis.
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Post Commentken bultman
On August 15, 2009 at 4:20 am
I believe in old pickup trucks, birds of the world, squirrels–Tom T Hall. Great article..I love to read about stuff I don’t know about.
Budding Polymath
On August 15, 2009 at 5:00 am
Great pictures, and an interesting article. The mythologies of other countries and civilizations may seem strange to us, but I’m sure our own mythology would seem strange to other people–they’re all equally wrong.
Chris Marlowe II
On August 15, 2009 at 5:15 am
Dear Lauren,
Being myself some kind of
I don’t like private message, I’m a rather public person. So please address me in public by commenting on an article. But since you’re one of my favorite authors, I will forgive you – and I will forgive the nasty things you have said about me in public too. In fact, I’m preparing an article on your work and that of some other favorite authors of mine. I’m fascinated, just like you, by serial killers. Hey, maybe I’m one myself! Or you? Who knows! (*)
Yours Truly,
Chris Marlowe II
(*) Just joking, of course. Yeah, I’m a real Jack Nicholson kind of a Joker!
Chris Marlowe II
On August 15, 2009 at 5:27 am
Dear Lauren Bis,
There was a problem with the first message: I had copy/pasted my private message to you, wanted to work on it in this comment form, but then suddenly it was sent before I could complete it. I’m not very familiar with Triond, you see.
But hey, it doesn’t really matter, does it? Leave it here, so the people out there will know that we address each other in private too. Although this public figure doesn’t like private messages.
Now, what I wanted to say to you is the following:
Being myself some kind of a myth, I especially like this article of yours (ah, so bizarre that they scream fabrication! but nevertheless a true account of the remote past – yes, that’s me!). I even like it more than your serial killer stuff.
That’s the reason why I will forgive the nasty things you’ve said about me in the Magical Mirror of Doctor Dee article of the NickName, “Patrick Bernauw” – this third rate fringe author who goes happy plagiarising first rate writers like me, this “he” who is in fact a she, you may call her Patricia.
Yours Truly again,
Chris Marlowe II
lindalulu
On August 15, 2009 at 6:06 am
Wonderful informative article Lauren. I love things like this.
Goodselfme
On August 15, 2009 at 9:31 am
Your presentation is always exceptional and very interesting.TX
papaleng
On August 15, 2009 at 11:10 am
Another well-researched article that is exceptionally presented.
Glynis Smy
On August 15, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Fascinating article, loved it.
chris73
On August 15, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Nicely presentated and interesting article.
Chris Marlowe II
On August 15, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I noticed you had some questions concerning my comments… Why don’t you write an article, Lauren, and try to find the answers?
Lostash
On August 15, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Fascinating stuff Lauren. I imagine there’s a lot more that you could have included. Maybe a sequel….?
Mark Gordon Brown
On August 15, 2009 at 4:23 pm
and how do we know these are untrue?
it is funny how some beleifs which are just as crazy, are accepted and written about in books like the Bible and people actually beleive them, yet these are considered only as “myths”.
Lost in Arizona
On August 15, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Hey Lauren dear. I’m back from a bit of an illness, but was just popping in and catching up on reading. I can still say today, that you are one of my favorite writers still. This brings back memories of my childhood when I would just sit for hours on my bed reading stories of Atlantis, and Pandora’s box. I can remember as a kid wanting to get into anthropology just for the hopes of one day discovering Atlantis..lol! Oh to be a kid again.
Chris Stonecipher
On August 15, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Lauren,
I have always been interesting Legends of the past world. Nice work my friend:)
Mr Ghaz
On August 15, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Great post! well done!..this was a very informative and well presented article. I LIKED it. Thanx for this magnificent work.
Lucas Dié
On August 17, 2009 at 5:11 am
Ah yes, good one here, Lauren.
I always wondered if Pandora’s box contained GM germs?
R.B. Parsley
On August 18, 2009 at 12:29 am
Lauren,
Excellent article! I have always been extremely interested in Atlantis. There are many theories about this fantastic mythical place. Many scientists believe that Atlantis could be in the Bermuda Triangle, which is another place of mystery that I’ve researched a lot about. The theories of this place of mystery is countless. Some scientists believe the Bermuda Triangle may even be a portal to another dimension of earth. Again, Lauren, excellent article!
Randy
Joe Dorish
On August 22, 2009 at 10:45 am
Really enjoyed the article Lauren, Atlantis has always fascinated me.
NickFord
On August 31, 2009 at 3:27 pm
You write soem good stuff
obikelvin
On September 17, 2009 at 10:19 am
great powerful write..thanks for the share..stay blessed my friend..your fan..obikelvin