Atlantis

Origins and Contributions Thoth emerges as a legendary figure bridging ancient Egyptian and Atlantean traditions. According to mythological accounts, he hailed from Atlantis and brought advanced knowledge to Egypt following his civilization’s fall. Tradition credits him with inventing the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system and introducing systematic knowledge across astronomy, mathematics, law, and magical practices. Relation to Hermes Trismegistus The Greek-Egyptian syncretization produced Hermes Trismegistus, literally “Hermes the Thrice-Greatest.” This composite deity merged Thoth’s Egyptian wisdom attributes with Hermes’ role as divine messenger. During the Hellenistic period, this figure became central to Hermeticism, a religious, philosophical, and esoteric tradition that espouses a worldview of hidden knowledge. ...

Plato’s Account of Atlantis The oldest mentions of Atlantis appear in Plato’s dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias,” composed around 360 BCE. Plato depicted Atlantis as a powerful and advanced kingdom that existed about 9,000 years before his time, positioned beyond the “Pillars of Hercules.” He portrayed it as a sophisticated naval civilization that eventually sank into the ocean as divine punishment following its defeat by the Athenians. Scholars continue debating whether Plato intended this narrative as historical fact, philosophical metaphor, or mythological tale. ...