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Atlas was the name of a giant in old Greek Stories who carried the world on his shoulders. Long ago, the giant's picture was often placed on the first page of books of maps. So a book of maps came to be known as an atlas. (From World Book Student Dictionary)
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Who was the atlas named after?
The altas was named after Atlas.
Who was atlas named after?
The altas was named after Atlas.
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.
Is an atlas named for the greek titan atlas?
Yes.
What is a book of maps is named for this titan cursed by Zeus?
The book of maps is named an "atlas," after the titan Atlas who was cursed by Zeus to hold up the heavens for eternity.
Where can you find the Jack atlas tin?
you find the jack atlas tin in a store named amazing savings.
Mountain range named after a greek titan?
The Atlas Mountains
What mountain range is named after a Greek Titan?
atlas mts.
What does atlas stand for?
atlas is named after the greek titan who is most commonly known for lifting up the entire world on his shoulders
What is a book of maps called?
A book of maps is called an Atlas.A book or collection of maps is called an Atlas, named for the Greek god who jobwas to support the heavens and the earth.A book of maps is an atlas. You can find atlas' online and in your public library.
What cervical vertebrae is the atlas on?
The atlas is the first cervical vertebra (C1). It is named this because it is a large ring and holds the base of the skull. Atlas carried the "world on his shoulders" and the name fit.
What is the term for a bound collection of maps named after a greek god?
Atlas
