Atlantis is the legend of the country that disappeared mysteriously under the sea. A true story or myth brilliantly brought to life by the Greek philosopher Plato? Atlantis is one of the greatest mysteries, a lost continent, a long gone civilization that continues to be a topic of debate, research and inspiration amongst scholars and artists around the world. Atlantis is often painted as the lost continent, home to the first civilization, a paradise that quickly disappeared due to an apocalyptic natural catastrophe.