Searching for Atlantis

Author: (American) Jin Zuo, Xia Jin Translated
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Those heroic adventure stories, magical regions, and endless spiritual mythical creatures are all recorded in Rudbeck's Atlantis. It brought me the same sense of wonder and excitement as my childhood. It is especially worth mentioning that it made unforgettable adaptations of those eternal storylines. From Mount Olympus to Valhalla, Rudbeck traced the origins of various mythological stories from Greece, Scandinavia, and Egypt to the distant Northern Europe. He combined the deductive talent of Sherlock Holmes with the adventurous spirit of Indiana Jones, unraveling the lost golden age step by step. Rudbeck was convinced that he had unearthed the acropolis of Atlantis and sent some of his students on scientific expeditions to what he believed was the realm of the god Hades. He embarked on long-distance expeditions following the footsteps of heroes in Greek mythology, opening numerous tombs. With Sweden's consecutive victories on the battlefield, the vast collection of scrolls, monuments, and artifacts the kingdom became excellent references for Rudbeck. This book not only takes us back to the castles, courts, and villages of the 17th century but also immerses us in a vivid dreamlike world. Rudbeck's imagination possesses a supernatural beauty and also possesses astonishing courage. Genius, madness, extraordinary exploration, mystery, astonishment, and breathtaking lost world. Atlantis, the spiritual homeland of Western civilization, has captivated Westerners for thousands of years. Is it a glorious utopian myth or a real existence? Olof Rudbeck was the last giant of the Renaissance and also a modern seeker of lost civilizations—the civilization of Atlantis. From Mount Olympus to Valhalla, Rudbeck traced the origins of various mythological stories from Greece, Scandinavia, and Egypt to the distant Northern Europe. He combined the deductive talent of Sherlock Holmes with the adventurous spirit of Indiana Jones, unraveling the lost golden age step by step. Entering his strange world, it showcases the immense potential of humanity in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This book not only takes us back to the castles, courts, and villages of the 17th century but also immerses us in a vivid dreamlike world.