Atlantis – Poseidon

Atlantis was the domain of Poseidon, God of the sea.  When Poseidon fell in love with a mortal woman; Cleito, he created a dwelling at the top of a hill near the middle of the island and surrounded the dwelling with rings of water and land to protect her.

Cleito gave birth to five sets of twin boys who became the first rulers of Atlantis.  The island was divided among the brothers with the eldest; Atlas being the first King of Atlantis, being given control over the central hill and surrounding areas.

At the top of the central hill, a temple was built to honour Poseidon which housed a giant gold statue of him riding a chariot pulled by winged horses.  It was here that the rulers of Atlantis would come to discuss laws, pass judgements and pay tribute to Poseidon…

To facilitate travel and trade, a…