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The ancient Greeks believed that the Titans revolted against Zeus, and that for his part in the revolt, Atlas was made to support the heavens on his shoulders. This is often misinterpreted as holding the world on his shoulders.
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∙ 10y agoAtlas, he was a Titan
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Who was the mythological god who held the world on his shoulders Zeus or atlas?
It was Atlas
What mythological god help the world on his shoulders?
This God was atlas. The Titan God of endurance and astronomy
Who was the mythilogical god who held the world on his sholders?
The mythical god who held Gaia (Earth) on his shoulders was Atlas also called Atlas Telamon (enduring Atlas). The act was a punishment from god Zeus.
What does having the world on your shoulders mean?
Your responsibilities, having commitments and more are so great that it feels like you have the world on your shoulders. The god in this is the god Atlas. Atlas carries the world on his shoulders.
Who was sentenced to bear the world on his shoulders?
The Greek God and Titan Atlas was required to bear the weight of the world on his shoulders.
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 does someone carry if they had the weight of atlas on their shoulders?
Atlas was the god who had the job of carrying the world on his shoulders. So this person would have the weight of the whole world on their shoulders, so to speak.
What is the symbol for greek god atlas?
atlas is a titan, the brother of Prometheus and Pandora's husband. he has fought the gods in the war titans vs. gods. between his brothers he had the most strength. Zeus was scared that he might go for his place, so punished him by making him carry the world/sky on his shoulders.
Who is the god that carries to world on his shoulders?
Atlas, he's from Greek mythology.
God that held the world?
It really wasn't a god, but a titan called Atlas, that held the world in Greek mythology.
What is Ares know for?
He was a mythological God.
Was Magellan a mythological god?
No, he was a Portugese explorer.
