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sinkingfeeling

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Reply to eShirl (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 29, 2023, 10:10 AM

Aug 2023

As to the word 'Atlantean' associated with the statues, this name was given to them because of their similarity to the load-bearing figures like Atlas, a Titan god of endurance in Greek mythology. Atlas was responsible for maintaining the weight of the world.

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Ancient Atlantean Sculpture Discovered At The Mayan Chichen Itza Archaeological Site [View all] Judi Lynn Aug 2023 OP

How is it Atlantean? (updated!) eShirl Aug 2023 #1

From the article ... sinkingfeeling Aug 2023 #2

thanks eShirl Aug 2023 #4

Thank you, sinkingfeeling. Judi Lynn Aug 2023 #7

The article at the link explains: Ocelot II Aug 2023 #3

thanks eShirl Aug 2023 #5

Thank you, Ocelot II. Judi Lynn Aug 2023 #8

Here's a Wikipedia page discussing Antlatean sculptures which might shed a little light: Judi Lynn Aug 2023 #6

thanks eShirl Aug 2023 #10

My sight is not what it used to be, but... Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2023 #9

He looks as if he's not totally impressed, so far! Judi Lynn Aug 2023 #11