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The Pillars of Hercules refers to two rock promontories located where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet. The one on the North side is the Rock of Gibralter (in Gibralter), the one on the South is Jebel Musa (in Morocco).

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the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar.

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What is the legend of the Pillars of Hercules?

The Pillars of Hercules are the stones that mark the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Plato was believed to have said that the Pillars of Hercules marked the entrance to the lost city of Atlantis.


By what name are the ancient pillars of Hercules known today?

The Pillars of Hercules are now known as the Strait of Gibraltar.


Where did the Pillars of Hercules come from?

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What are the pillars are Hercules called?

sraits of gibraltar


Why is Hercules represented by twin pillars?

In Greek mythology, Hercules came to a mountain and instead of climbing the mountain, he used his club to smash through it. This created two mountains that were named the Pillars of Hercules.


What Strait divides the pillars of Hercules?

Strait of Gibraltar


What are the pillars of Hercules called today?

The straights of Gibralta


What are the pillars of Hercules now called?

sraits of gibraltar


The pillars of Hercules stands either side of which stretch of water?

Strait of Gibraltar.


What sunken continent did Plato say was just beyond the pillars of Hercules?

Atlantis


The pillars of Hercules are now called the straits of?

the straits are now called Gibraltar


Where are the Pillars of Hercules said to be located?

The Pillars of Hercules are situated in two different places. The Northern pillar is said to be the 'Rock of Gibraltar'. The location of the Southern pillar however, is disputed. The two most likely candidates are considered to be 'Monte Hacho' in Ceuta, and 'Jebel Musa' in Morocco.