A new book on Plato's Atlantis suggests the island was covered by floodwaters that receded — leaving mud — rather than sinking into the earth. The author argues that original translations used 'sank' but that the Greek verbal action could indicate water going over the island and receding, leaving muddy deposits. This interpretation could align with observable flood and tsunami behavior.
Plato's Atlantis text reinterpreted: 'covered' by water rather than 'sank'
Key facts
- More accurate ancient Greek translation suggests Atlantis was covered by water and mud from floods rather than sinking into the earth
- Original translations used 'sank' but the action in ancient Greek indicates water going over the island and then receding, leaving muddy deposits
- This interpretation aligns with observable flood and tsunami behavior seen in modern times
Sources
The Myth of Atlantis and the Universal Flood - New Acropolis Library -library.acropolis.org
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Atlantis - History.comhistory.com
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