Atlantis - The Antediluvian World - 1882 is an attempt to demonstrate several distinct and novel propositions regarding Atlantis. That the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Hindoos, and the Scandinavians were simply the kings, queens, and heroes of Atlantis; and the acts attributed to them in mythology are a confused recollection of real historical events.

The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians, writers, and explorers for centuries. In his influential 1882 book Atlantis: The Antediluvian World, Ignatius Donnelly thoroughly investigated what he considered Atlantis's lost civilisation. This post reviews Donnelly's theories, the historical background, and the continuing influence of his ideas on popular culture and modern scholarship. A copy of Donnelly's book is linked to this Blog Post.

Discover the intriguing story of Atlantis as described by Plato and delve into the mysteries of this powerful naval empire that disappeared in a single day and night over 9,000 years ago.