Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Atlas
Titan condemned to hold up the sky, encountered by Perseus.
minor
First appearance: Perseus and Atlas
Atlas shows up with force in XV: The Graeae or Gray-Maids—Perseus—Medusa—Atlas—Andromeda. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Giant king turned to stone by Medusa's head; becomes a mountain supporting the heavens.
Atlas first appears in 0040 perseus and atlas.
In XV: The Graeae or Gray-Maids—Perseus—Medusa—Atlas—Andromeda: Giant king turned to stone by Medusa's head; becomes a mountain supporting the heavens.
Later, in Perseus and Atlas: The giant king who is transformed into a mountain after refusing hospitality to Perseus.
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Character Web
14 connectionsA slice of how Atlas sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
- Orlando Epic Characters
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
+9 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional peak of Tristram’s brief reunion with…
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Atlas appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XV: The Graeae or Gray-Maids—Perseus—Medusa—Atlas—Andromeda
- Perseus and Atlas
- XIX: Hercules—Hebe and Ganymede
- Hercules
- Orion
Chapter companion notes
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See Atlas in Perseus and Atlas