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Atlantis

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Atlantis , in Greek legend, large island in the western sea (the Atlantic Ocean). Plato, in his dialogues the Timaeus and the Critias, tells of the high civilization that flourished there before the island was destroyed by an earthquake. The legend persists, and societies for the discovery of Atlantis remain active. Plato described Atlantis as an ideal state, and the name is considered synonymous with Utopia . Francis Bacon called his account of the ideal state The New Atlantis. Bibliography: See Z. Kukan, Atlantis in the Light of Modern Research (1984); C. Pellegrino, Unea... Read more

Atlantis
Atlantis More than 2,500 years ago, a legend first began to spread...achievements far advanced over those of other lands. Called Atlantis, it was described as a continent-sized area with rich...society. In the ensuing centuries, no conclusive evidence of Atlantis has been found, but its attributes have ... Read more

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Atlantis The legend of the lost continent or island of Atlantis occurs in the mythologies of many parts of Europe. It...inhabitants and its ultimate fate of being engulfed by the sea. Atlantis, he wrote, had existed beyond, that is, to the west of... Read more

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	Disney resurrects myths of Atlantis ; LOS ANGELES - Atlantis has risen! You can find it at the local multiplex. But where is the real Atlantis, if there is one? Some suggest it lies...missing continent for its animated adventure "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." "I think people are... Read more
	Was this much-storied land of Atlantis fact or fiction?(Knight Ridder Newspapers) ; Now in this island of Atlantis there was a great and wonderful empire...night of misfortune ... the island of Atlantis ... disappeared in the depths of the...about the fabled lost island empire of Atlantis. Where was it? What was it? Did it... Read more
	ATLANTIS EYES POSSIBLE SALE, OTHER OPTIONS. ; Film extruder and molder Atlantis Plastics Inc. is considering selling...merger or recapitalization as options. Atlantis has retained Charlotte, N.C.-based...explores its alternatives. Tony Bova, Atlantis president and chief executive officer... Read more
	Theories on lost kingdom of Atlantis are all over the map ; Theories on lost kingdom of Atlantis are all over the map, Whether fact or fable, Atlantis isn't fading away By JEFF GUINN Fort Worth...speculated about the fabled lost island empire of Atlantis. Where was it? What was it? Did it exist at... Read more
	Atlantis may lurk near Gibraltar ; Atlantis may lurk near Gibraltar French researcher says end of...sought to explain and exploit the terrible fate that befell Atlantis. Scientists and scholars, meanwhile, have mulled the tale...s "Dialogues" in hopes of finding clues as to whether Atlantis actually existed, and, if so, where it was, and how ... Read more
	A league of its own. (Atlantis Submarines Inc.) (Company Profile) ; After a shaky start in island waters, Atlantis Submarines is embarking on a $7 million expansion. Atlantis Submarines was already scoping out Hawaii...made it a perfect target market. What Atlantis didn't expect when it arrived the following... Read more
	NASA postpones landing of shuttle Atlantis. ; ...Cabbage CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. _ Shuttle Atlantis' crew will inspect their ship's heat...which NASA managers assume came from Atlantis, postponed Wednesday's scheduled landing...inspections turn up no sign of damage, Atlantis likely will be cleared to come home for... Read more
	SKEPTIC REVISITS THE LEGEND OF ATLANTIS.(VIEWPOINT)(Review) ; ...Special to the Daily News ``Imagining Atlantis'' by Richard Ellis (322 pages, including...Knopf; $27.50) Our rating: Three stars Atlantis, according to Plato, (circa 428-427 B...and their statues were made of gold. Atlantis was a peaceful kingdom of heroes. Atlantis... Read more
	Crew's to-do list: Check for damage: Mystery object delays Atlantis' return. ; ...Cabbage Sep. 20--CAPE CANAVERAL -- Shuttle Atlantis' crew will inspect the ship's heat shielding...which NASA managers assume came from Atlantis, postponed today's scheduled landing...inspections turn up no sign of damage, Atlantis likely will be cleared to come home for... Read more
	Atlantis, the palm continues marine leadership with rescue of whale shark ; Atlantis, the palm continues marine leadership with rescue of whale shark Marine experts from Atlantis, The Palm resort rescued a struggling 4-metre whale shark...Officers and Environmental Health and Safety. Aware that Atlantis, The Palm had started the first stranding network in the... Read more

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	Going public gives Atlantis freedom to grow. (Atlantis Communications)
	Bronwen Price, ed. Francis Bacon's New Atlantis: New Interdisciplinary Essays.(Book Review)
	Atlantis to close; Kinderland stays open.

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