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Hitler even believe that the Aryans are the direct descendants of the Atlanteans he ordered the search that makes this continent.
So I decided to read directly from the source of the legend of Atlantis, which is written by Plato's Timaeus and Critias, written in 347 BC. Of course you know that humans tend to exaggerate things. right? So I must find out for yourself what Plato said about Atlantis.
And I did not find any description which indicates that the race of Atlantis is a descendant of an alien super race with super high tech. Technologies and capabilities that Plato described Atlantis actually about the same as the technology owned by other ancient nations such as Greece, China and Egypt. In fact, in the writings of Plato stated that Atlantis was defeated nation at war with the Greeks (I believe you have never heard about it).
But there are many interesting things can be learned from the story of Atlantis. And for those who do not know, I include below a short description of Atlantis.
The pieces I have translated this sentence from the Timaeus and Critias English version of Benjamin Jowett translation. You also can download it yourself by clicking the source link at the end of this paper.
Timaeus and Critias is a book written under the form of dialogue that occurs between the Timaeus, Critias, Hermocrates and Socrates. In the book, the story is told by Critias Atlantis who heard the story of his grandfather also named Critias. While Critias (the grandfather) heard it from Solon. And Solon heard it from the Egyptian priests.
Timaeus there is little mention of Atlantis. While Critias more describing Atlantis. However, it seems not yet completed Critias by Plato, so we only get a piece of the story of Atlantis. But at least enough to take lessons from this remarkable nation.
Location of Atlantis
"These forces come from the Atlantic Ocean. At that time, Atlantic ocean can be sailed, and there is an island located in front of the straits which you call the pillars of Hercules. The island was larger than Libya and Asia combined, and the pillars are also a entrance to the other islands around it, and from the islands you can get to the entire continent into the Atlantic ocean boundary. Sea which is in the pillars of Hercules is just like a port that has a narrow entrance. But the sea outside it is a real sea, and the continent that surrounds it can be called a continent without borders. In the region of Atlantis, there is a great empire that ruled the entire island and other islands nearby and some areas in other continents "(Timaeus)
The origin of the Atlantis
"Previously I have talked about the division of territory which was held for the gods and how they spread throughout the world in different proportions. And Poseidon, receiving parts, namely the island of Atlantis." (Critias)
"In the middle of the island there is a plateau which is considered the best and have good soil. There was a mountain that is not too high in each of its sides. On the mountain there lived a man named Evenor mortal who has a wife named Leucippe. They have one daughter named Cleito. When Cleito has grown, his mother and father died. Poseidon fell in love and have intercourse with her. "(Critias)
Atlantis Land Characteristics
"Poseidon then solve the land around the hill so the hillside residence Cleito it apart from other plain. The hill was now surrounded by a ring-shaped sea. Poseidon makes two parts of land like this so that the numbers into two land surrounded by three territorial waters." (Critias)
"Each of the mainland have sirkumferen equidistant from the center of the island. So there's no one person and one kapalpun that can reach the island. Poseidon then make two springs in the middle of the island, one of warm water and one cold water. he also makes a variety of food emerged from the fertile soil. " (Critias)
Atlantis nation Ancestors"Poseidon and Cleito have five pairs of male twins. He then divides the island of Atlantis into ten parts. He gave the eldest son of the first twins to their mother's residence and surrounding area which is the widest and best land. He also made him king over his brothers. Poseidon gave him the name Atlas. And so the whole island and the ocean is called the Atlantic. " (Critias)
Prosperity Nation Atlantis"Land of Atlantis is the best land in the world and therefore able to accommodate a large army." (Critias)
"The land also benefits from annual rainfall, has an abundant supply in all places." (Critias)
"Orichalcum can be unearthed in many parts of the island. In those days Orichalcum more valuable than any precious objects, except for gold. On the island there are also lots of wood for carpenters work and enough supplies for livestock or wild animals, who live in the river or the land, who live in the mountains or the plains.
Even on the island there are also a lot of elephants "(Critias)
Atlantis Community Structure"In those days, the Atlantis was inhabited by various classes of society. There is a mason, carpenter, there are the husbands and the soldiers. For the soldiers, they got their own territory and all needs for life and education are provided in abundance. They never assume that they belong to is their own. They see it as belonging together. They also never require more food than necessary. " (Critias)
"They do not worship gold and silver because for them, all would be pointless. They also build a simple house where their children can grow." (Critias)
Atlantis Technology"They built temples, palaces and ports. They also set the entire region with the following composition: first they built a bridge to connect the areas of water with the land that surrounds the ancient city. Then make your way to and from the direction of the palace. They built a castle in places residence of the gods and their ancestors who continue to be maintained by subsequent generations. Every king extraordinary abilities to the next king until they were able to build huge buildings and beautiful. " (Critias)
"And they built a canal 300 feet wide with a depth of 100 feet and length 50 stadia (9 km). They also make a driveway large enough to pass even the largest ships and through this channel they can set sail for the outer zone." (Critias)
The destruction of Atlantis Island"A lot of the flood that has occurred over 9,000 years, ie the number of years that had happened when I speak. And during that time there have been many changes. It's never happened in the history of so many land accumulation that fell from the mountains in a region.
However, the land has been falling and stockpiling areas of Atlantis and cover the eye. " (Critias)
"But after that, came the earthquake and flood are fierce. And in one day one night, all the people sinking into the bowels of the earth and the island of Atlantis disappeared into the vast ocean. And for this reason, the ocean can not there be impassable and unexplored because there are piles of mud caused by the destruction of the island tesebut. " (Timaeus)
Closing - The Lessons of Atlantis"However, these noble characters begin to fade and become too often compromised. They mingled with earthly attributes, and it then becomes the controlling nature. Therefore they are no longer able to bear the wealth they have. They began to behave appropriately and eye they become myopic because they have lost their most precious possessions. " (Critias)
"Zeus, king of the gods who ruled under the law and be able to see the evil deeds they did begin to declare the punishment for a respectable race so they can be resuscitated and purified. Then he began to collect the gods from their dwelling place. After they all together, Zeus said: ....." (Critias)
And with that sentence Critias ends, not resolved. So we'll never know what to say by Zeus. But even though this book was never resolved, the impact on human beings is much greater than the thousands of other books.
(Timaeus, Critias)
Source
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