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The etymology of the name Atlas is still much debated. Many people think it related a word meaning "support".
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When was Historical Atlas of World Mythology created?
Historical Atlas of World Mythology was created in 1983.
What is the ISBN of Historical Atlas of World Mythology?
The ISBN of Historical Atlas of World Mythology is 978-0912383002.
Is atlas a roman or a Greek God?
Atlas was from greek mythology
How did the atlanic ocean get its name?
It comes from Atlas of Greek mythology, making Atlas the Sea of Atlas
What does the name of Saturn's moon Atlas mean?
Atlas was believed to be a shepherd satellite (looking after the rings). Because of this it was named after Atlas of Greek mythology, because it "holds the rings on its shoulders" like the Titan Atlas held the sky up above the Earth
Atlas was a member of which race in Greek mythology?
Atlas was a Titan, the son of Iapetus and Clymene.
What role does the titan atlas play in mythology?
Atlas holds the sky above the earth on his back.
Is pheobe a greek mythology titan?
yes, if you mean Phoebe. she was one of the first twelve titans, daughter of Uranus and Gaia(the sky and the earth), and the wife of Atlas. toghether with Atlas she "governed" the moon.
What is atlas greek mythology?
Strength and stoic endurance.
What was Atlas in Greek mythology forced to hold on his shoulders?
the sky
Where does atlas live in greek mythology?
he holds up the sky
Which ocean is named after the atlas?
No ocean is named after the atlas. The atlas is a compendium of maps. The Atlantic ocean, however, was named after Atlas, a character in Greek mythology. The atlas was also named for him, as well as many other things.
