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Which Titan in Greek mythology held up the sky as punishment?
Answer
Atlas
Atlas was condemned to hold up the celestial heavens on his shoulders as eternal punishment for opposing Zeus in the Titanomachy. He was one of the Titans, the elder gods who preceded the Olympians, and chose the wrong side in their cosmic war. Atlas's punishment symbolized the consequences of rebellion against divine authority. His name became synonymous with strength and endurance in Western culture.
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The 'atlas' map book features Atlas because printers commissioned artists to illustrate his strength holding the sky.
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- Cronus
- Iapetus
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- Titans
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