Atlantis Argumentative Essay
Atlantis Argumentative Essay
There is much controversy when determining whether Thera and the Minoan civilization is the myth of Atlantis or if they were two different civilizations. There is more evidence pointing towards the myth of Atlantis actually being Thera and the Minoan civilization. The geographical make up and natural disasters were practically the same between Atlantis and The Minoan civilization, the religion of the two civilizations were amazingly alike, and both civilizations had very similar, more modern technology.
The resemblance between the physical geography and natural disasters of Atlantis, Crete and Thera are very profound. There was said to be many earthquakes on these islands. The story of Atlantis tells us that the island was sunk by a disastrous earthquake.1 …show more content…
Crete and Thera were also suffering these major earthquakes; the palace at Knossos in Crete is proof of the earthquakes since it was destroyed and rebuilt many times by the Minoans.2 Both of the islands were vastly mountainous. The mountains in Crete were plentiful with wildlife, and the sea offered a wide variety of fish.3 Atlantis ' mountains were celebrated for their number, size and beauty.4 Since the aspects of these two areas are so related, it suggests that they may have been the same island.
There were many characteristics of the Minoan and Atlantis civilization 's religion that were very similar. Both civilizations had relations with the God Poseidon. Atlantis followed his rules and had them inscribed on a pillar of orichalcum, situated at the temple of Poseidon.5 King Minos of Crete and the Minoan civilization worshiped and prayed to Poseidon.6 Bulls were sacred to these advanced civilizations. King Minos had to sacrifice the strongest bull every year to Poseidon in return for answering a prayer.7 The Kings of Atlantis gathered every fifth and sixth year alternately to offer prayers to Poseidon and to hunt a bull with no weapons, then pour its blood on the pillar of orichalcum for Poseidon.8 These religious rituals prove that Atlantis and the Minaon civilization were closely related or even the same.
The advancements in technology were evident in both the Minoan civilization and Atlantis. Both civilizations understood that transportation was important. In Crete, a network of roads linked towns and palaces, some protected by police posts at regular intervals.9 Atlantis built bridges that went over parts of the sea, roads leading to palaces, canals, and harbours.10 Fountains of hot and cold water, in gracious plenty flowing, were said to be in Atlantis 11, while the Minoan civilization had efficient drainage systems.12 Unlike outer civilizations the Minoans and the Atlanteans were very peaceful and had unfortified cities.13 These technologies show how advanced they were compared to the other civilizations at that time.
Some aspects of the Minoan culture and Atlantis ' culture are different which causes the controversy. The leading deity in the Minoan civilization was a sort of Mother Goddess, especially associated with snakes; in records, this Goddess was not found.14 A script called Linear A and B was used in the Minoan civilization to record events and other happenings; again, this was not found in the records or stories of Atlantis.15 The Bronze Age lasted over 1000 years in the Minoan civilization 16, but in Atlantis records it states how temples and palaces were covered in gold, silver, and orichalcum.17
These bits of information are difficult to prove since we do not know any hard facts about the mysterious island. Most information about Atlantis is hidden within the missing island but until it is found we will have to go by ancient stories and myths about it. Most of the stories tell us that Atlantis had very similar aspects compared to the Minoans, so it could possibly be the same island.
According to the physical geography and natural disasters, religion, and advanced technology, Atlantis and the Minoan civilization are the same island and culture.
Records such as "Plato 's Account of Atlantis" and findings such as the palace of Knossos in Crete, help to find more proof that Atlantis was actually a part of the Minoan civilization.
Endnotes
1 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 1
2 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
3 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
4 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
5 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 3
6 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
7 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
8 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 3
9 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
10 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 1
11 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
12 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
13 Aegean Civilization - Crete and Thera - movie sheet
14 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
15 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 17
16 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 13
17 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
Bibliography
Aegean Civilization - Crete and Thera, movie
sheet.
H.D. Amos and A.G.D Laing, These Were the Greeks (Chapter 2 - Minoans and Mycenaens, Part 1), Hulton Educational Publications, London, 1979.
Plato 's Account of Atlantis, Reading.
There is much controversy when determining whether Thera and the Minoan civilization is the myth of Atlantis or if they were two different civilizations. There is more evidence pointing towards the myth of Atlantis actually being Thera and the Minoan civilization. The geographical make up and natural disasters were practically the same between Atlantis and The Minoan civilization, the religion of the two civilizations were amazingly alike, and both civilizations had very similar, more modern technology.
The resemblance between the physical geography and natural disasters of Atlantis, Crete and Thera are very profound. There was said to be many earthquakes on these islands. The story of Atlantis tells us that the island was sunk by a disastrous earthquake.1 …show more content…
Crete and Thera were also suffering these major earthquakes; the palace at Knossos in Crete is proof of the earthquakes since it was destroyed and rebuilt many times by the Minoans.2 Both of the islands were vastly mountainous. The mountains in Crete were plentiful with wildlife, and the sea offered a wide variety of fish.3 Atlantis ' mountains were celebrated for their number, size and beauty.4 Since the aspects of these two areas are so related, it suggests that they may have been the same island.
There were many characteristics of the Minoan and Atlantis civilization 's religion that were very similar. Both civilizations had relations with the God Poseidon. Atlantis followed his rules and had them inscribed on a pillar of orichalcum, situated at the temple of Poseidon.5 King Minos of Crete and the Minoan civilization worshiped and prayed to Poseidon.6 Bulls were sacred to these advanced civilizations. King Minos had to sacrifice the strongest bull every year to Poseidon in return for answering a prayer.7 The Kings of Atlantis gathered every fifth and sixth year alternately to offer prayers to Poseidon and to hunt a bull with no weapons, then pour its blood on the pillar of orichalcum for Poseidon.8 These religious rituals prove that Atlantis and the Minaon civilization were closely related or even the same.
The advancements in technology were evident in both the Minoan civilization and Atlantis. Both civilizations understood that transportation was important. In Crete, a network of roads linked towns and palaces, some protected by police posts at regular intervals.9 Atlantis built bridges that went over parts of the sea, roads leading to palaces, canals, and harbours.10 Fountains of hot and cold water, in gracious plenty flowing, were said to be in Atlantis 11, while the Minoan civilization had efficient drainage systems.12 Unlike outer civilizations the Minoans and the Atlanteans were very peaceful and had unfortified cities.13 These technologies show how advanced they were compared to the other civilizations at that time.
Some aspects of the Minoan culture and Atlantis ' culture are different which causes the controversy. The leading deity in the Minoan civilization was a sort of Mother Goddess, especially associated with snakes; in records, this Goddess was not found.14 A script called Linear A and B was used in the Minoan civilization to record events and other happenings; again, this was not found in the records or stories of Atlantis.15 The Bronze Age lasted over 1000 years in the Minoan civilization 16, but in Atlantis records it states how temples and palaces were covered in gold, silver, and orichalcum.17
These bits of information are difficult to prove since we do not know any hard facts about the mysterious island. Most information about Atlantis is hidden within the missing island but until it is found we will have to go by ancient stories and myths about it. Most of the stories tell us that Atlantis had very similar aspects compared to the Minoans, so it could possibly be the same island.
According to the physical geography and natural disasters, religion, and advanced technology, Atlantis and the Minoan civilization are the same island and culture.
Records such as "Plato 's Account of Atlantis" and findings such as the palace of Knossos in Crete, help to find more proof that Atlantis was actually a part of the Minoan civilization.
Endnotes
1 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 1
2 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
3 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
4 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
5 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 3
6 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
7 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 12
8 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 3
9 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
10 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 1
11 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
12 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
13 Aegean Civilization - Crete and Thera - movie sheet
14 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 15
15 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 17
16 Minoans and Mycenaens Part 1, page 13
17 Plato 's Account of Atlantis, page Atlantis 2
Bibliography
Aegean Civilization - Crete and Thera, movie
sheet.
H.D. Amos and A.G.D Laing, These Were the Greeks (Chapter 2 - Minoans and Mycenaens, Part 1), Hulton Educational Publications, London, 1979.
Plato 's Account of Atlantis, Reading.