The moats were approximately one to three stadia wide and were separated by rings of land that were just as expansive. He carved the mountain where she lived into a great palace and placed three moats around it – each moat larger than the last. In addition to ensuring his sons great wealth, Poseidon also built a great city for his love, Cleito. Their names were Ampheres, Evaemon, Mneseus, Autochthon, Elasippus, Mestor, Azaes, and Diaprepes. They were all known to have impressive land and many subjects. It is said that he was given control over the area of Atlantis that was closest to ‘the Pillars of Hercules.’ The four other pairs of twins were also known to be very prosperous. Though he technically had control over the entire island, he chose to make the mountain where he was born and the surrounding land his home.Ītlas’ twin, Gaderius, was also given considerable inheritance. This is how the Atlantic Ocean received its name. In addition to being king of the island, he was also named king of the sea. The oldest son, Atlas, was given rule over all the island – which was also named for him. They were married and had five sets of twins together, all sons. He fell in love with a woman who lived on the island named Cleito. Poseidon was pleased with his allotted land. Atlantis was said to be larger than Libya and Asia Minor combined, making it a respectable piece of land to inherit.
Poseidon was given the island of Atlantis – which was actually the size of a continent. According to legend, the ancient gods and goddesses divided all the land in the world among each other.
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