The Forgotten Rulers of Atlantis: A Tale of Hubris and Catastrophe
In the shadow of the known world lies a city, not merely forgotten by time but swallowed whole by the sea itself—a city of unparalleled beauty and unthinkable ruin. This is Atlantis, the kingdom that rose from the depths of greatness only to be reclaimed by the waters. But what drove its fall? Were its rulers cursed by their own ambition? Or was it something darker, a consequence of hubris that even gods would not forgive? A Vision of Perfection The myths say Atlantis was a city like no other—a haven of knowledge, art, and architectural wonder. Its rulers wielded power not just over the land but over the seas, a kingdom destined to thrive forever. The people prospered under a golden age of wealth, guided by monarchs who upheld ideals of peace and wisdom, and it was said that the gods themselves blessed Atlantis. But with blessings come expectations, and the Atlanteans soon saw themselves as gods among men, believing they had ascended beyond mortal bounds. Hubris in the Heart of A...