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    • In Greek mythology, Atlas 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. According to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, Atlas stood at the ends of the earth in the extreme west. Later, he became … See more

    Etymology

    The etymology of the name Atlas is uncertain. Virgil took pleasure in translating etymologies of Greek names by … See more

    Mythology

    Atlas and his brother Menoetius sided with the Titans in their war against the Olympians, the Titanomachy. When the Titans were defeated, many of them (including Menoetius) were confined to Tartarus, … See more

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    AbodeWestern edge of Gaia (Earth), North Africa.
    ParentsIapetus (father/granduncle) · Asia or Clymene (mother/cousin)
    ConsortPleione · Hesperis
    ChildrenThe Hesperides · The Hyades · The Pleiades · Hyas · Calypso · Dione
    Other mythological characters named Atlas

    Besides the Titan, there are other mythological characters who were also called Atlas:
    According to Plato, the first king of Atlantis was also named Atlas, but that Atlas was a son of … See more

    Genealogy

    Sources describe Atlas as the father, by different goddesses, of numerous children, mostly daughters. Some of these are assigned conflicting or overlapping identities or parentage in different sources.
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    Cultural influence

    Atlas' best-known cultural association is in cartography. The first publisher to associate the Titan Atlas with a group of maps was the print-seller Antonio Lafreri, who included a depiction of the Titan on the engraved titlepage h… See more

    See also

    • Atlas (architecture)
    • Bahamut, a rough analogue from Arabian mythology, and other members of Category:World-bearing animals
    • Farnese Atlas… See more

    Notes

    1. ^ Hesiod, Theogony 517–520.
    2. ^ Smith, s.v. Atlas
    3. ^ Referencing Diodorus:
    4. ^ Apollodorus, 1.2.3. … See more

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  2. Atlas is a figure from Greek mythology who is often depicted in Greek art1234. He is most commonly depicted together with Heracles2. In many works of art, he is represented as carrying the heavens or the celestial globe3. Atlas is featured in depictions of the labours of Hercules, most notably in a metope from the temple of Zeus at Olympia1. Similar scenes were also popular on Greek pottery decoration, particularly with his brother Prometheus1.
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    In Greek art, Atlas is, from the 6th century BCE, often featured in depictions of the labours of Hercules, most notably in a metope from the temple of Zeus at Olympia (c. 460 BCE) where he stands in the gardens of the Hesperides. Similar scenes were also popular on Greek pottery decoration, particularly with his brother Prometheus.

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    In Greek art and pottery, Atlas is predominantly depicted together with Heracles. A carved image of Atlas can also be found in a temple in Olympia, where he stands in the gardens of the Hesperides. In Roman art and paintings, Atlas is depicted as holding up the earth or the celestial skies.

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    According to Hesiod’s Theogony, Atlas was one of the Titans who took part in their war against Zeus, for which as a punishment he was condemned to hold aloft the heavens. In many works of art he was represented as carrying the heavens (in Classical art from the 6th century bce) or the celestial globe (in Hellenistic and Roman art).

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    Probably a copy of an earlier work of the Hellenistic period, it is the oldest extant statue of Atlas, a Titan of Greek mythology who is represented in earlier Greek vase painting, and the oldest known representation of the celestial spheres and the classical constellations.

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    Who is Atlas in Greek mythology?
    He is typically depicted as a strong and powerful titan, often shown bearing the weight of the celestial sphere. Atlas is the son of the titan Iapetus and the nymph Clymene, and he is also the brother of Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius. Atlas is the son of Iapetus and Clymene, making him a second-generation titan.

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    Why is Atlas important in Greek mythology?
    Atlas, the Titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens, holds great significance in Greek mythology. His enduring punishment and role as a pivotal figure in the Titanomachy, the war between the Titans and the Olympians, showcases his significance in the ancient tales.

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    What does Atlas represent in Greek art?
    In Greek art and pottery, Atlas is predominantly depicted together with Heracles. A carved image of Atlas can also be found in a temple in Olympia, where he stands in the gardens of the Hesperides. In Roman art and paintings, Atlas is depicted as holding up the earth or the celestial skies.

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    Was Atlas a Titan in Greek mythology?
    Atlas was a Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to carry the heavens on his shoulders for all of eternity. He was a powerful figure known for his immense strength and resilience. Why was Atlas in Greek Mythology punished?

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    What is the symbolism of Atlas?
    The most common and recognized symbol of Atlas is the celestial sphere, or the sky, which he was condemned to hold on his shoulders for eternity as a punishment for his role in the Titanomachy, the war between the Titans and the Olympians. This image is often mistaken for Atlas holding the Earth, but it’s traditionally the sky or the universe.

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    Why is Atlas a popular figure in Greek pottery?
    Similar scenes were also popular on Greek pottery decoration, particularly with his brother Prometheus. In Hellenistic and Roman times, Atlas is frequently represented in his now familiar position with bent knees and back, straining to hold the globe on his shoulders.

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    Atlas: The God with the World on His Shoulders

    Apr 12, 2020 · Atlas is one of the most famous Titans in Greek mythology. He is best-known for bearing the sky on his shoulders, a punishment inflicted on him by Zeus following the Titanomachy.

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    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 against Zeus, and he got a fitting punishment after the end of the Titanomachy: he …

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