Atlas, Greek mythological character. In Greek legend Atlas was a Titan who took part in the revolt against the gods. As a punishment he was condemned to hold the heavens aloft forever. Atlas was usually represented as a human figure bearing the heavens or the celestial globe upon his shoulders.
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atlas
noun at·las \ˈat-ləs\
Medical Definition of ATLAS
: the first vertebra of the neck
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