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Why did atlas carry the sky?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

it was a punishment

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After the war with Cronus was over who was made to carry the sky on his shoulders forever?

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Who was the Titan that Carried the Sky on his Shoulders?

The Titan who carried the sky on his shoulders was Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas was punished by Zeus to hold up the heavens as a consequence for leading the Titans in a war against the Olympian gods.


Why does Atlas carry the world on his shoulders?

In Greek mythology, Atlas was punished by Zeus and tasked with holding up the sky, not the world. The misconception of Atlas holding up the world likely comes from confusion with the Titan Atlas' role in supporting the heavens.


What did Atlas carry on his shoulders?

Not the world, but the heavens. Zues condemed him to hold the sky up for all time after the Titans revolt.


What is atlas's burden?

Atlas's burden is to hold up the sky.


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


Who is the Titan Atlas?

Atlas is a evil Titan. He is punished by holding up the sky.


Is atlas holding the sky?

Yes.


In Greek mythology did Hyperion hold up the sky?

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What was the greek god atlas strengths?

he was a titan and he held the sky on his shoulders what do you think is his strenghts


Which character holds the sky on his shoulders?

Atlas.


What did atlas the god represent?

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