Do you believe that Atlantis existed?

[I Have A Dream]

Poll question: Do you believe that Atlantis existed?

I've been thinking about Atlantis lately, and I was wondering how many people who frequent this group believe that it was ever more than a myth. Do you believe that Atlantis existed?

[stellanoir]

1. I can't vote because I had a semi crash on my computer that

prohibits my ability to do so. But if I could I'd say absolutely!!!

Though I prefered Leumeurian times truly 'cause then, if memory serves, we could fly, and relied solely on barter. Half kidding.

Atlantis sucked and is vaguely similar to now. Mostly in terms of manipulation of power.

Okay that's it for my personal speculation.

[Delphinus]

4. I agree with what you are saying.

There is so much going on today that reminds me of Atlantis! Wonder if we'll be able to stop it this time around ... ?

For years, many years ago, I was fascinated and wanted to learn everything possible about Lemuria. Never could find much, even through my meditations. It still fascinates me, though.

[Angel Wings]

5. I have too!

From the first time I heard about Lumeria from a Ruth Montgomery book, I've been totally fascinated! Although, it has been hard to find anything about it. But, a very interesting portrayal of life in Lumeria and Atlantis that I've found is in Shirley MacLaine's "The Camino". It struck a cord with me. Has anyone read it?

[mrl821]

8. Yes! Me too!

I loved Shirley MacLaine's "The Camino"! The whole book was good, but the part where she describes her Lemurian dream absolutely transported me! The whole scene was so vivid and completely real in my mind. I've read it over 10 times.

"The Camino" definitely sparked my interest in Lemuria and for years I've searched for books about Lemuria that would connect me to it like that. I really haven't found one yet - but there was one book I read that was kind of interesting. "In Search of Lemuria" by Mark R. Williams. It is really more about the author traveling the world, searching for actual physical evidence that Lemuria existed (I really don't think there is any remaining physical evidence), however it was a fascinating read.

BTW, If you liked "The Camino", there is a book called "The Pilgrimage" by Paulo Coelho where the author makes the same trek that Shirley MacLaine did in Spain. He didn't have any Lemurian flashbacks (lol) but I definitely recommend it. Especially if you've ever read any of his other books, like "The Alchemist".

[Metta]

2. I can't say for sure.

I've heard tell though I'm not sure I've gotten any signs. So, it's maybe until proven otherwise.

[SheilaT]

3. There's no source for the existence

of Atlantis, other than something Plato wrote. Absolutely no outside independent references whatsoever. Especially not to an Atlantis that was high-tech.

[Proud_Lefty]

6. Absolutely positively

I understand that are some signs that do exist as well of their existence, saw it on a documentary years ago. I also believe there are many old souls here again today as part of a reunion to this time save the world from another earth shattering catastrophe. :hi:

[TankLV]

7. Not sure. There's no evidence for it. But it would be nice if it did.

Is that on the fence enough?

[rumpel]

9. I do believe it existed

I also saw a few documentaries of civilizations' telltale signs - stone structures that are obviously manmade now at the bottom of the ocean.
But it is hard to tell which civilization or date it properly. There are several locations, and may be different extinct civilizations.

On the un-scientific side, Atlantis is very plausible to have existed -and history unfortunately has proven to repeat itself, unless we have visionary and evolved leaders. If the consciousness shift is true, we have hope this time...

:)

[Matariki]

10. possibly, but not as some sort of garden of eden thing

maybe as an island off europe, but not w/ crystal powered flying cars or unicorns or whatever.

[DemExpat]

11. Perhaps as land that has disappeared, but as others here,

the story of Atlantis totally does not appeal to me, whereas stories, feelings, 'memories' and dreams of Lemuria make me feel very homesick!

DemEx

[nickinSTL]

12. It's a nice idea, but no, probably not.

I've read a LOT on Atlantis, and all those underwater "sites" - are bunk. Sorry, they're not proof of Atlantis. Most of them are natural formations that LOOK manmade.

I know this perspective probably isn't that appropriate for this forum, more on the sceptics, but...

The fact is, Plato is the ONLY source of information on Atlantis, and it's very likely he invented Atlantis to make a point.

That said, I've read some really interesting theories on where Atlantis was, if it did exist. The one I kind of like best is that Troy was Atlantis.

[I Have A Dream]

15. That's OK, nickinSTL. That's why I asked the question. I didn't just...

want people saying what was "popular". Thanks for your honesty! :)

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

13. I have no doubt that Atlantis and Lemuria existed.

I've had "glimpses" to my past lives in both places. So have many of my customers.

[LaurenG]

14. My hubby has had some very detailed dreams

about some nasty things that happened in some other place. He said he felt certain it was Atlantis.

However if that is the case Atlantis was a nasty place at some points. He said the place he dreamed of used mind control and slavery to control the population. He mentioned other things as well that weren't nice at all.

BTW, I do believe Atlantis was a physical place.

[Cleita]

17. Plato did say that they became greedy and cruel and that

is why Atlantis fell.

[cassiepriam]

16. After reading Edgar Cayce's descriptions of Atlantis, I started

seriously considering that it might be real. Everything he said made so much sense.

Some escaped from Atlantis before it sank and headed for the Mesopotamia vally, the "cradle of civilization." All of the advanced skills of that time, came from Atlantis. Pyramids, farming, medicine, etc.

Also Cayce and others believe that many of us born now had lives in Atlantis due to the smilier technology level.

[Cleita]

18. Cayce is the guy who makes you wonder.

I believe something like Atlantis was real and came down to us in legend like Troy. Of course stories change as they are being handed down by word of mouth, but usually there is a core truth there.

Cayce makes a good case for it if he has tapped into that knowledge while in a trance.

[cassiepriam]

20. Yes in trance he talked a great deal about Atlantis.

I am a big Edgar Cayce fan. Many legends may indeed have a kernel of truth in them. Garden of Eden, Atlantis, etc. Cayce talks about all of it. His material is hard reading, but absolutely fascinating. I have been reading some of his work on psychic skills and it has been very helpful.

I have been waiting for ages for a book about his trance work on astrology!

[stellanoir]

19. I just thought I'd post this thing I wrote for the *'s chart thread since

it sorta applied.

Here's the most ironic thing I've ever heard about Atlantis. It' was from Kevin Ryerson when he was channeling his Irish pub keeper entity (or aspect of self.) "If it's not true it's at least well invented ."

He was asked about potential pending earth changes and he said something to the effect of "oh when we out here in the ethers are asked of the specifics of such things we always are laughingly reminded of Atlantis. Back then the people who were the most conscious were guided to one particular island that was to have remained safe. But when all those people drawing from and working with the most intense energies available all convened on the same island it changed the grid's
energy so that island was the first to go."

Moral of the story. . .or as one reader once cynically told me when I questioned a prediction he had made . . ."hey lady. . . guarantees are for toasters."

[cassiepriam]

21. Edgar Cayce and Atlantis

I have included some info from the Cayce ARE site about Atlantis. I think it is quite pertinent to what is happening today. Maybe that is why some of us are so distressed, we have been through this before!


Atlantis: Ancient Civilizations: Edgar Cayce

The Edgar Cayce material provides a number of fascinating glimpses into epochs of human history. For many individuals, perhaps two of the most notable periods discussed by the Cayce readings are those which deal with the ancient civilizations of Atlantis and Egypt. Hundreds of readings discuss the lost continent of Atlantis – a civilization which was one of the most advanced that the world would ever know.

From Cayce’s perspective, much of modern-day technology is simply the rediscovering of knowledge and information possessed by the Atlantean culture. Yet, although the Atlanteans were advanced technologically, many of the people lost their sense of purpose by becoming too attached to power and the material world. In time, this once spiritual populace became fractured into two distinct groups: One group carried on the spiritual tradition of their ancestors, while the other group became engrossed with satisfying their physical appetites and desires. This split would eventually lead to the continent’s downfall and eventual destruction.
Essentially, by focusing upon materiality and ignoring their true spiritual nature, the people brought upon themselves a series of three cataclysms.

Prior to the final destruction of Atlantis, many of the Atlanteans migrated to Egypt and were absorbed into a culture that reached its height of glory at about the same time as the third Atlantean cataclysm. Egypt began to lead the world in social programs aimed at equality, personal transformation, and moral responsibility to others. Eventually, the Egyptian civilization was considered unsurpassed in the scientific history of the world and given credit for introducing the world to writing, medical science, irrigation, architecture, and nationalism.

http://www.edgarcayce.org/about_ec/cayce_on/ancient/index.html

I think it is also interesting that anthropologists have noted something they call the Big Leap Forward in terms of human evolution. Going against Darwinian theory, man appears to have periods where he made rapid advances, using tools, burying his dead, art, farming, etc. Has been puzzling to the academic world. Could this be when more advanced civilizations now defunct merged with existing primitive man?

[Chemical Bill]

22. I believe very little...

but I entertain all sorts of possibilities. Atlantis could have been.... I'm sure something that we know of it is true.

Bill