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In Greek mythology, which Titan was condemned to hold up the heavens for eternity?

Answer

Atlas

Atlas was punished by Zeus after the Titanomachy (war between Titans and Olympians) to bear the weight of the heavens on his shoulders forever.

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The Atlantic Ocean and Atlas Mountains are both named after Atlas, the Titan who held up the sky.

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