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Atlas (disambiguation)

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Atlas, in modern usage, most commonly refers to a collection of maps, traditionally bound into book form. Atlas may also refer to:

Greek mythology

  • Atlas (mythology), a Titan who bore the spheres of the heavens; inspiring the widely used image of a man carrying a great sphere on his back or shoulders
  • Atlas, the first king of Atlantis

Science

In astronomy:

In biology:

In physics:

In mathematics:

Computing

Geography

  • Atlas Mountains, a mountain range in northwest Africa
  • Atlas, Illinois, an unincorporated community in western Pike County, Illinois, United States
  • Atlas District, an arts and entertainment district located in the Near Northeast neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States

Entertainment

Literature and press

Comics

Companies

People

  • Meir Atlas (1848–1926), Rabbi of Shavel in Lithuania and one of the founders of the Telz Yeshiva
  • Charles Atlas (1892–1972), a famous bodybuilder
  • Tony Atlas (born 1944), a professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and powerlifter
  • Teddy Atlas (born 1956), a well-known boxing trainer and fight commentator
  • Natacha Atlas (born 1964), a Belgian female singer
  • James Atlas, founding editor of the Lipper/Viking Penguin Lives Series
  • Atllas, a rapper from Phoenix, Arizona
  • Atlas DaBone, an American professional wrestler

Military

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