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A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture - from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatictales fromantiquity, and one that still resonates very deeply with themodern imagination. Butwhere did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to? Atlantis was first introduced by the Greekphilosopher Plato in the fourthcentury BC. As he discusses about the originsof life, the universe and humanity, thegreat thinker puts forward astunning description of Atlantis - an island paradise withan ideal society. But the Atlanteans soon degenerate and becomeimperialist aggressors: theychoose to fight against antediluvian Athens, which heroically repels their mightyforces, before a cataclysmic naturaldisaster destroys the warring states.