The Problem of Atlantis

'The Problem of Atlantis' is a foundational scholarly examination of one of the most enduring mysteries in human history. Written by the noted mythologist Lewis Spence, this work seeks to move the discussion of the lost continent beyond the realm of pure myth and into the sphere of serious historical and scientific inquiry. Spence meticulously evaluates the evidence for a sunken landmass in the Atlantic, drawing upon diverse fields such as geology, biology, and comparative mythology to support the theories first proposed by Plato.The text explores the striking cultural similarities between the civilizations of the Old World and the New, suggesting that Atlantis served as a prehistoric bridge that facilitated the transmission of early human culture. From the pyramids of Egypt to the temples of Central America, Spence argues that these shared traditions point toward a common Atlantean heritage. By analyzing geological shifts and the migration patterns of flora and fauna, the author provides a compelling framework for the existence of a mid-Atlantic continent that vanished in a prehistoric cataclysm. 'The Problem of Atlantis' remains a classic of ancient mystery literature, offering a rigorous yet accessible exploration of the origins of civilization and the secrets hidden beneath the ocean’s depths.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.