atlas

Meanings

• noun

  A large and detailed map of an area, especially the whole world.

  - "He carried the atlas on his back, exploring every corner of the world."
  - "The atlas in the library was a valuable resource for historians."

• noun

  A man in Greek mythology who was condemned to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

  - "The name Atlas was given to a mountain range in the Americas because of its great size."
  - "In art, Atlas is often depicted as a strong and stoic figure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with atlas
malted , altar , marbled , paroled

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Variants

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atlantes , atlas , atlases , telamon , Atlas Mountains , dialect atlas , dialect atlases , linguistic atlas , linguistic atlases

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Etymology

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From Greek mythology, the name Atlas comes from the Titan Atlas, who was condemned to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

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Trivia

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1. The first known world atlas was created in 1570 by Abraham Ortelius.

2. In Greek mythology, Atlas was also known as the father of the Hesperides, who guarded the golden apples.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geography: The study of the Earth and its physical features, including maps and location of places.

2. Mythology: The study of myths, legends, and folklore of various cultures and peoples.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was punished by Zeus for siding with the Titans in their war against the Olympians. As punishment, he was made to hold up the heavens, which represented the weight of the world, on his shoulders. In modern usage, the term atlas refers to a large and detailed map of an area, often the entire world.

How to Memorize "atlas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an atlas as a large, heavy book filled with maps.
   - Visualize the Titan Atlas holding up the heavens on his shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word atlas with the image of a map or a globe.
   - Remember Atlas as the strong Titan holding up the heavens.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Atlas holds the world's atlas'

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