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Why We Call Map Books "Atlas" - The Titan's Eternal Burden

Created by @annehosaini

Discover the fascinating mythological origins behind the word "atlas" - from a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens forever to the map collections we use today. This etymological journey reveals how ancient Greek punishment became modern cartography's most enduring term.

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