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In Greek mythology, Atlas (/ ˈ æ t l ə s /; Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus.
Atlas was one of the most famous Titans, the son of Iapetus and the Oceanid Asia (or, possibly, Clymene ). He was the leader of the Titan rebellion against Zeus, and he got a fitting punishment after the end of the Titanomachy: he was condemned to eternally hold up the sky.
- Atlas' home was The Far West.
- The parents of Atlas were Iapetus and Clymene.
- Atlas had 3 siblings: Prometheus, Epimetheus and Menoetius.
- Atlas' consorts were Pleione, Aethra and Hesperis.
- Atlas had 5 children: The Pleiades, Calypso, The Hyades, Hyas and The Hesperides.
- Atlas' symbols were the Globe and the Constellations.
Atlas was a son of Iapetus and Clymene, and a leader of the Titans in the war against the Olympians. He was punished by Zeus to bear the heavens on his shoulders, and was involved in the quest for the golden apples by Hercules.
Feb 23, 2024 · Learn about Atlas, the leader of the Titans who fought against Zeus and was punished by holding the heavens on his shoulders. Discover his origins, family, powers, and role in the myths of Heracles and Perseus.
- Carol Woods
Jun 27, 2024 · Atlas, in Greek mythology, son of the Titan Iapetus and the Oceanid Clymene (or Asia) and brother of Prometheus (creator of humankind). In Homer’s Odyssey, Book I, Atlas seems to have been a marine creature who supported the pillars that held heaven and earth apart.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 11, 2023 · Atlas was a Titan of strength and wisdom, who bore the celestial sphere for eternity after the Titanomachy. He was also a master of astronomy, geography, and navigation, and appeared in the stories of Heracles and Perseus.
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In Greek mythology Atlas was the Titan god who bore the sky aloft. He personified the quality of endurance. Atlas was a leader of the Titanes (Titans) in their war against Zeus and after their defeat he was condemned to carry the heavens upon his shoulders.
