why is an atlas called so?

1 ⤊

why is an atlas called so?

2007-10-06 22:17:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

2 answers

The word 'atlas' is directly derived from the Greek god 'Atlas' who was said to hold the world on his shoulders.

2007-10-06 22:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

AN Atlas is called an Atlas because it was named after Atlas a Titan mythology who believed he was holding the world with one hand and he thought he was the strongest man ever.

2007-10-09 14:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Maya M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋