“For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island.”
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Critias
Critias, born around 460 BC and died around 403 BC, was a prominent Greek philosopher and politician. He was from Athens and was a student of Socrates, as well as a friend of Plato. Critias is a major character in Plato's dialogue 'Critias'. He made significant contributions to philosophy and politics, and his ideas have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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