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Octavio Guillen and Adriana Martínez
1. Origin of the Myth:
The story of Atlantis was first mentioned by Plato in his dialogues "Timaeus" and "Critias." Plato described Atlantis as a prosperous and technologically advanced civilization that existed beyond the "Pillars of Hercules," which are believed to be the modern-day Strait of Gibraltar. 2. Description of Atlantis:
According to Plato, Atlantis was a large island with a central city s...