Plato's Atlantis: Fictional Allegory or Lost Civilization?
2025-04-22
This article delves into the story of Atlantis as depicted by Plato. Despite widespread belief in Atlantis's existence, the author argues that Plato's description contradicts geological and historical records. The article meticulously traces the origins of the Atlantis narrative, suggesting it's a fictionalized account inspired by events like the Greco-Persian Wars and Plato's experiences in Syracuse, rather than a factual historical event. Atlantis is likely an allegory used by Plato to convey philosophical points about the rise and fall of civilizations and human hubris.