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=== '''Origin of the Name Atlantic Ocean''' === The name '''Atlantic Ocean''' comes from ancient Greek history and mythology. It is linked to '''Atlas''', a famous Titan god from Greek legends. According to the myth, Atlas was punished to hold up the sky on his shoulders forever. The ocean that stretched beyond Europe and Africa was believed to be near the land connected to Atlas. Because of this, the Greeks named it the '''Sea of Atlas.''' In ancient times, Greek explorers and mapmakers used the term '''Atlantikó Pelagos''' to describe this massive ocean. Later, the name was translated into Latin and then into English as '''Atlantic Ocean.''' the name was not just a label but a reflection of how people in the past imagined the world, combining both geography and mythology. This mythological name has survived for thousands of years. Today, the Atlantic Ocean is one of the most well-known oceans in the world. It connects continents, supports global trade, and carries a legacy from the ancient Greeks.
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