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Many people and paintings depict the titan Atlas holding up the world. This is entirely not true. When the gods of Greek Mythology beat their older relatives (the titans) in a war, Zeus assigned the strongest titan (Atlas) to hold up the SKY not the world.

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The mythical god atlas was supposed to hold the stationary earth on his shoulders was atlas performing any work?

Yes, he was. The sky was a burden for him to hold on his shoulders forever more, as a punishment.


What was Atlas in Greek mythology forced to hold on his shoulders?

the sky


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How did Atlas try to trick Hercules?

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Who was the Greek god who carried the world on his shoulders?

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What was Atlas's punishment?

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Atlas is usually depicted as supporting the Earth on his shoulders.


What did Atlas carry on his shoulders?

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Who was the mythological god who held the world on his shoulders Zeus or atlas?

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