Plato's Atlantis text reinterpreted: 'covered' by water rather than 'sank'

Plato's Atlantis text reinterpreted: 'covered' by water rather than 'sank'. 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

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.

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

Source: Atlantis In The Green Sahara - Part 2 by Funny Olde World