Atlas

Atlas is the Greek titan of endurance.

Mythology
Atlas sided with Kronos in the Titanomachy. As punishment for leading the rebellion against the gods, he was given the task of holding the heavens on his shoulders for all of eternity.

While looking for the garden of the Hesperides, Heracles came to Atlas for help. Atlas agreed to help him and he gave Heracles the heavens to hold while he went and got some of the golden apples. When Atlas returned he tried to trick Heracles into taking on his task for eternity by offering to take the apples to King Eurystheus. Heracles knew Atlas was trying to trick him and agreed but asked Atlas to take the heavens for just a moment so he could adjust the padding on his shoulders. Atlas took the heavens and Heracles took the apples and left.

Abode
Atlas is the titan of endurance and strength.

Family

 * Father: Iapetos
 * Mother: Clymene
 * Wife: Pleione
 * Children: See All