Although often misrepresented, with subsequent later developments retroactively attributed to Blavatsky, her theory of Atlantis continues to fascinate and is firmly ensconced in the alternative spirituality world view. The last two articles to track the offensive type of articles on this by pseudo-archaeology skeptical critics that exist in academic circles.
Brief overview of Blavatsky`s presentation of Atlantis:
Mark Adams Interview – Searching for Atlantis really isn’t the best Career Move
Adams persevered, traveling the world to speak with Atlantis experts who
showed him some of the leading candidates for where Atlantis might have
been, a journey he recounts in his book Meet Me in Atlantis.
Alternative Archeology theory:
Atlantis – The Lost Continent Finally Found {The
Definitive Localization of Plato’s Lost Civilization} Prof. Arysio Nunes
dos Santos, Ph.D.),
The Discovery of Atlantis - August 11, 2015
Article on Atlantis with Manly P Hall Atlantis theories:
One of the most interesting parts of this story, to
me, is the fact that this place is often remembered as a place of glory, light,
and abundance, which it was. But they were not immune to the dangers of
avarice, either, as H.P. Blavatsky makes clear: “...In consequence of
this, war was declared, the story of which would be too long to narrate;
its substance may be found in the disfigured allegories of the race
of Cain, the giants, and that of Noah and his righteous family.
The conflict came to an end by the submersion of the Atlantis, which finds its
imitation in the stories of the Babylonian and Mosaic flood.”
https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/atlantida_mu/esp_atlantida_51.htm
Madame Blavatsky On Atlantis - The Blavatsky quote at the end is not accurate, unreliable; has some added new age flourishes.
New Age presentation of Blavatskyan evolutionary
theories:
Ancient Civilizations: The Theories of Atlantis and
Lemuria
Was Atlantis simply a figment of Plato’s imagination,
spurred by nationalistic pride when writing about his beloved Athens, or are
there fragments of truth in these ancient myths, passed down and swirled about
in the sands of time… Are we heading for the same fate? Or will we merely
continue on, ever-evolving and seeking out new answers yet always returning
once more to search the bottom of the murky ocean floors.
https://fractalenlightenment.com/35042/culture/ancient-civilizations-the-theories-of-atlantis-and-lemuria
Alamongordo post on Atlantis – This is more of a
neo-Theosophy post and therefore only about half the information here is really
from Blavatsky:
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky - January 26, 2017
http://www.alamongordo.com/helena-petrovna-blavatsky/
Minsinformed and innacurate, but a serviceable 'hipster' pop culture history of Atlantis: This one has the most offensive comments about Blavatsky in the lot.
The Strange History of Atlantis – Benito Cerino
Little known facts about the mysterious Atlantis.
Of course, Atlantis is mentioned, and sometimes becomes the Central figure of the mass of occult documents. Most strongly promote the myth was influenced by Blavatsky, who described in his “Secret doctrine” the evolution of the Fourth root race that was taking place in Atlantis. It’s amazing how this controversial literature has influenced the image of the lost continent in culture.
