Atlantis: The Rediscovered Antediluvian World

The lost continent of Atlantis has been a source of fascination and speculation for centuries. Plato's Timaeus and Critias, written in the 4th century BC, are the earliest known sources to mention Atlantis. Plato described Atlantis as a large, prosperous island located beyond the Pillars of Hercules (the Strait of Gibraltar). He said that Atlantis was home to a powerful and advanced civilization that was eventually destroyed by a cataclysmic earthquake and flood.

Atlantis, the Antediluvian World (Dover Occult)

by Ignatius Donnelly

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Over the centuries, many people have searched for evidence of Atlantis. Some have claimed to have found ruins of Atlantis off the coast of Spain, Portugal, the Azores, or the Bahamas. Others have suggested that Atlantis was located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, or even the Caribbean Sea. However, no definitive proof of Atlantis' existence has ever been found.

In recent years, a new theory about Atlantis has emerged. This theory suggests that Atlantis was not a single island, but rather a network of islands and coastal settlements located in the Atlantic Ocean. This theory is based on the work of Ignatius Donnelly, a 19th-century American writer and politician. Donnelly argued that Atlantis was a real place that was destroyed by a comet or asteroid impact.

The Atlantis theory is a controversial one, but it has gained some support from scientists and historians. In 2004, a team of scientists from the University of Southampton announced that they had found evidence of a comet or asteroid impact in the Atlantic Ocean. The scientists said that the impact occurred around 12,000 years ago, which is the same time that Plato said Atlantis was destroyed.

Whether or not Atlantis was a real place, the legend of Atlantis continues to fascinate people around the world. The idea of a lost civilization that was once technologically advanced and culturally sophisticated is a powerful one. It is a reminder that even the most powerful civilizations can be destroyed by natural disasters or by their own hubris.

Further Reading

• Atlantis Rediscovered?
• Atlantis: The Lost City Found?
• Atlantis: The Real Story

Atlantis, the Antediluvian World (Dover Occult)

by Ignatius Donnelly

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12080 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	528 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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