Atlas and the Sky Dome #technology #history #love #nature #science #story

Atlas and the Sky Dome #technology #history #love #nature #science #story “Why does Atlas always carry the celestial dome on his shoulders? According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a titan. He participated in the Titanomachy War, which the Titans opened against the Olympian gods, with his male brother. According to some sources, he even led the Titans in this war. After the Titans were defeated, he was punished by Zeus because of his role in this war. According to this punishment, Atlas would stand at the westernmost end of the world and carry the celestial dome on his shoulders, and he would not drop it from his back for a moment. Contrary to popular belief, what Atlas carries is not the world, but the celestial dome. In most sources, it is depicted as columns separating the sky and the earth. The weight of the sky symbolizes the great burden and responsibility given to Atlas.”