Theories
What volcanic eruption is the leading natural disaster theory linked to Atlantis?
The Thera (Santorini) eruption
When did people start treating Atlantis as a real mystery to solve?
Not until the late 1800s
How long did it take for Atlantis to sink?
One day and one night
What does the Atlantis story teach us about, according to Naddaf?
Greed and corruption leading to downfall
What genre might the Atlantis story actually belong to?
Fiction
Who did Atlantis go to war with?
Athens
Have scientists ever found real proof of Atlantis on the ocean floor?
No, none has ever been found
Did Plato definitely know about the real volcanic eruption some link to his story?
No, it's uncertain that he did
Why did the gods destroy Atlantis?
As punishment for its pride
Besides being a myth, what does Sheposh say Atlantis was?
A powerful military society defeated by Athens
What kind of research has been used to search for Atlantis?
Ocean floor mapping
What was Atlantis like before it became powerful and warlike?
peaceful
Do experts agree on one single cause for Atlantis's destruction?
No, it compares them all without choosing one
What are many modern experts trying to do about the Atlantis myth?
Encourage people to think more critically about it or correct it.
In which two of Plato's dialogues does the Atlantis story actually appear? (Naming one is half points)
Timaeus and Critias