Episode 26: Atlas, Man or Mountain?

The Greek Myth Files by R. Scott Smith

Mar 2, 202426:30Society & Culture

We explore the ancient myths of Atlas—was he a mythical figure or part of the landscape? What are the stories and interpretations of Atlas, and how has it shaped our own world.

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