atlas From: A New Dictionary of Eponyms | Date: 1997| Author: | © A New Dictionary of Eponyms 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. Copyright information

atlas The term Atlas is used chiefly for a book of maps, a size of paper, and the first vertebra of the neck. The name Atlas is attributed to a mythological character, one of the Titans who tried to overthrow Zeus but failed. The punishment meted out to him for his part in the conspiracy was to hold up the pillars of heaven for the rest of his days. Because he was an immortal god, his days went on forever.

Hercules graciously offered to support the heavens for a while if Atlas would obtain for him the golden apples guarded by the Hesperides. Atlas agreed and felt renewed without the ...

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