The Antediluvian World | Atlantis

: A large island in the Atlantic Ocean where humanity first transitioned from barbarism to civilization.

: He argued that the universal "Flood Myth" found in nearly every culture (Noah, Deucalion, Manu, etc.) was a collective memory of the catastrophic sinking of Atlantis. Atlantis The Antediluvian World

: Known ancient civilizations (Egypt, Mexico, Peru, etc.) were colonies founded by Atlantean survivors who brought advanced knowledge of agriculture, metallurgy, and language. : A large island in the Atlantic Ocean

: He claimed the Azores were the surviving mountain peaks of the sunken continent. Historical Context and Influence : He claimed the Azores were the surviving

Donnelly's primary argument is that Plato’s account of Atlantis was largely factual. He proposed that Atlantis was:

: The literal "Garden of Eden" or the original home of the Greek, Phoenician, and Scandinavian gods, who were actually the deified kings of Atlantis. Key Evidence and Arguments