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It got its name from a Greek God named Atlas. He was tricked into carrying the world on his shoulders. A long ago,his picture was often placed on the first page of books of maps. So a book of books came to be as atlas.
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Where does the world atlas come from?
Atlas come from the name of a greek gaint.
What is the roman name for the god Atlas?
Atlas was a titan whom the Olympians disliked. The Olympians sent the titans to do hard chores or to Tarturus. Atlas had to hold the heavens as long as the Olympians were there. Atlas tried to trick Heracles or Hercules to hold the heavens in Hercules and his labors.
How is the word atlas related to greek mythology?
Atlas was the Titan who supported the "celestial spheres" (planets) on his shoulders. Due to his involvement with astronomy, collections of maps were dedicated to him, and they became known as an Atlas. Regarding the moving company, they formed in 1948, and chose the Name Atlas Van Lines as a memorable name- and the catch phrase "We move the world for you."
How does the greek god atlas relate to the atlas van lines?
The name Atlas means a lot of things now. Because Atlas held up the heavens, he was seen as a paragon of strength. Later that image was corrupted into a man hold up the earth. Hence why maps are called "Atlases". Atlas van lines imbues an image of strength as well as the ability to go anywhere.
What did perseus do to atlas when atlas was angry at perseus?
he put atlas under a spell where atlas had to hold up the sky for eternity
What is the birth name of Leopold Atlas?
Leopold Atlas's birth name is Atlas, Leopold Lawrence.
What is the birth name of Teddy Atlas?
Teddy Atlas's birth name is Theodore A. Atlas Jr..
What was atlas Greek name?
Atlas (AtlaV) is the Greek name.
What is the atlas beetles scientific name?
Chalcosoma atlas
What is the birth name of Tony Atlas?
Tony Atlas's birth name is Anthony White.
How did the atlanic ocean get its name?
It comes from Atlas of Greek mythology, making Atlas the Sea of Atlas
What is the function of an atlas?
An atlas is the name given to a book of maps.
Where does the world atlas come from?
Atlas come from the name of a greek gaint.
What was atlas mom name?
Atlas was a Titan and would have been the son of Gaia.
What is atlas's name in other languages?
The name Atlas may not have been translated into other languages. Atlas has also become synonomous with a map or book of maps (atlas of US roads for example), but I would not consider translations for that the same as the Greek mythological character Atlas.
Who was the Greek god who carried the world on his shoulders?
Atlas was the Titan who was forced to bear the world on his shoulders.
What is the name for a geogrpaphical dictionary?
Atlas?
