THE FALL OF
ANCIENT ATLANTIS
A CIVILIZATION
LOST BENEATH THE WAVES
Separating Myth from Reality
Numerous theories surround the demise of Ancient Atlantis. Plato famously claimed that the city's arrogance and insatiable greed provoked Zeus to unleash his wrath and destroy it. However, the truth is far less allegorical and much more grounded in science.
While myths and legends have their allure, reality ultimately takes precedence. The actual events that transpired some 11,800 years ago are now well-documented by modern scientific research. Much like the fate of the dinosaurs, it was a cosmic event that determined the course of Earth's history.
An immense asteroid, nearly three miles wide, hurtled towards Greenland, colliding with the force of thousands of nuclear weapons. This cataclysmic event altered the fate of Ancient Atlantis, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
The End of an Era
The Pleistocene Epoch ice age, which had persisted for 2.6 million years, met its abrupt end as the catastrophic event unfolded. In a single day and night, Atlantis—once the pinnacle of human civilization—vanished beneath the ocean's surface, seemingly lost for all time.
Not even the Greek Gods of antiquity, renowned for their might and influence, could stand against the raw, unyielding power of nature. This unforgettable chapter in history serves as a testament to the fragility of human achievement in the face of Earth's relentless forces.
Uncovering the Truth:
A Tale of Sacrifice and Defiance
Much of what transpired during this cataclysmic event has faded into the annals of history. Yet, as the story goes, upon seeing the asteroid hurtling towards Earth, Poseidon and Zeus realized that Atlantis faced imminent destruction. Driven by a desperate desire to save his beloved creation, Poseidon defied the sacred laws of Mount Olympus and its twelve gods.
In a daring act of rebellion, Poseidon sought to create another Olympian—a being of pure divine blood—despite the ancient edict that forbade such an act.
A Divine Intervention
In the face of impending doom, Poseidon made an unprecedented decision. With the Atlantean throne vacant, he appointed the goddess Aphrodite as the Queen of Atlantis, marking the first and only instance of a deity ruling from a mortal throne. The divine couple, Poseidon and Aphrodite, wed and bore a child—Atlas, the forbidden Olympian.
Their hope was that the unparalleled power of a true-blooded Olympian god, rather than a demi-god, would be enough to rescue Atlantis from its seemingly inescapable fate. This extraordinary tale weaves together the divine and the mortal, revealing the lengths to which the gods were willing to go to protect their cherished creation.
The Wrath of Zeus
To describe Zeus as displeased would be a colossal understatement. Resolute in his conviction, he ensured that Atlantis would be lost to the incoming asteroid, and then set his sights on Poseidon and his son, Atlas. Little has been recorded about this event, even in the realm of mythology.
However, Solon, the Athenian lawgiver who informed Plato of Atlantis, made mention of a titanic clash between Poseidon and Zeus over the matter. This monumental battle, which took place thousands of years before the rise of Athens, came perilously close to claiming the life of Zeus himself. Due to political sensitivities of the time, Plato opted not to include this event in his writings.
Fortunately for our readers, we possess a detailed account of this dramatic confrontation. And yet, despite the divine intervention and the colossal struggle between gods, Atlantis ultimately succumbed to its tragic fate.
