The king tells you what is known about Atlantis

• It is an island just beyond the pillars of Heracles.
• It is larger than Libya and Asia.
• In old times, the gods receive portions of the world
• They obtained what they wanted by apportionment
• The gods peopled their own districts
• Athena and Hephaestus obtained Greece, which was naturally adapted for wisdom and virtue
• Poseidon obtained Atlantis
• The kings of Atlantis are extremely wealthy, furnished with everything they need in both the city and country
• They hold sway as far as Tyrrhenia and Egypt
• Because of this, they import many goods by ships.
• Go and discover all that you can about these people, their customs, their beliefs, their history, their wealth, and, most importantly, their military strength. The freedom of the known world depends upon you. Good luck, young warrior!