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Is Atlas a god or a Titan?
According to Hesiod’s Theogony, Atlas was one of the Titans who took part in their war against Zeus, for which as a punishment he was condemned to hold aloft the heavens.
Why was Hercules a hero?
Hercules is thought of by some as one of the greatest heroes of all time, and may have been one of the original archetypal epic heroes as defined by the ancient Greeks. He had extraordinary strength, completed impossible tasks, was beset by many obstacles, and had the ultimate reward of eternal life on Olympus.
What did Atlas do in Greek mythology?
Atlas In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus. Atlas was given this task in retribution for him leading the Titans into battle, or Titanomachy, against the Olympian Gods for control of the heavens.
What did Hercules ask Atlas to do?
Hercules asked Atlas to steal the apples and in return, he would hold up the sky for him, for a period of time. Atlas kept his word and stole the apples. In one version of the myth a grateful Hercules built the ‘Pillars of Hercules,’ and these were used to hold up the heavens and free the Titan.
Why was Atlas given the task of fighting the Titans?
Atlas was given this task in retribution for him leading the Titans into battle, or Titanomachy, against the Olympian Gods for control of the heavens. Atlas was the son of the Titans Iapetus and Clymene, and his siblings were Epimetheus, Menoetius and Prometheus.
Was Atlas forced to hold the Earth on his shoulders?
1 A common misconception today is that Atlas was forced to hold the Earth on his shoulders, not the heavens 2 Atlas was associated with Atlantis by Pluto, and the first king of Atlantis was said to be named Atlas 3 Atlas was known as being ‘stout-hearted,’ strong, resilient and only a little gullible