The Atlantis Encyclopedia

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Iamblichos


An important fourth-century neo-Platonist philosopher who insisted upon
the historical validity of Plato’s Atlantis account, but stressed, as did Plato, its
allegorical significance.
(See Krantor of Soluntum, Plato)

Iberus


A Titan associated by Roman scholars with the Spanish peninsula; hence,
Iberia. His identification in non-Platonic myth as the twin brother of Atlas
signifies the close relationship between Atlantis and its affiliated kingdom in Spain.
(See Gadeiros)

Igh and Imox


Among the Chiapenese, a husband and wife who arrived in Central America
across the Atlantic Ocean from their splendid kingdom before it was destroyed by
a catastrophic flood.
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