[Aztlan] Reason & Origin for name "Atlantean" Columns

[Justin Kerr]

Webster's dictionary describes the word "atlantes" as in architecture,
standing or kneeling figures or half figures of men, used in the place of
columns or pilasters to support an entablature.
>From the 1957 official Mexican guide book to Tula, p. 14, "Large sections of
carved pillars and of Atlantes of great size were found..."
p. 9 Archaeological research at Tula may be said to have begun when a
reconnaissance was carried out by a number of amateurs" the report which was
presented by a distinguished Mexican savant, Don Antonio García Cubas to the
Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadistica appeared in 1873. Charnay
excavated and published in 1885.  

Justin Kerr

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On Behalf Of Helen R. Haines
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:32 PM
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Subject: [Aztlan] Reason & Origin for name "Atlantean" Columns

Dear Listers

 

I was wondering if anyone can help me track down the origin of the term
"Atlantean" in reference to the columns at Tula.  I am curious to find out
who first used it and their reason for doing so.

 

Thanks.

Helen

 

 

H.R. Haines, Ph.D.

Research Associate

Trent University Archaeological Research Centre

 

 

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