The Atlanteans’ Relationship with their Gods

The Atlanteans’ Relationship with their Gods

• The ancient civilization of Atlantis has long been shrouded in mystery, but one aspect that remains fascinating is their unique relationship with their gods.

According to Plato’s account, the Atlanteans worshipped a pantheon of deities who were believed to have created them and governed their fate. The gods, known as Poseidon and his descendants, were thought to reside in the city’s capital, which was said to be hidden deep beneath the waves.

“The gods are not to be trifled with,” warned Solon, an ancient Greek sage who claimed to have learned about Atlantis from a wise old Egyptian priest named Songho. “They are capable of both great benevolence and terrible wrath.”

As the Atlanteans believed that their gods were all-powerful and all-knowing, they devoted themselves to worship and sacrifice in an attempt to appease them. The city’s architecture was said to be designed with the gods’ favor in mind, with temples and shrines dotting the landscape.

“We are not gods ourselves,”

declared the Atlanteans, “but we honor the gods who have given us life and wisdom.”

Despite their reverence for their deities, the Atlanteans were not without controversy. Their society was plagued by hubris and decadence, which ultimately led to the downfall of their civilization.

As the myth of Atlantis has captivated imaginations throughout history, it remains a testament to the enduring power of human imagination and our eternal quest for meaning and connection with the divine.

For more information on the mythology of Atlantis, please visit the following resources:

* Plato’s dialogues and
* The works of Edgar Cayce, a modern mystic who claimed to have received visions about Atlantis
* The online archive of the Atlantean Research Institute