Atlas

Atlas (アトラス) is the Titan of Endurance (忍耐の巨人), Bearer of Heaven (天を運ぶ者), Lieutenant of Cronus (クロノスの副官) and The General (将軍).
== Background ==
===Titanomachy===
In 1684 B.C, Cronus' children, Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon and Zeus grew weary of their parents for their actions. The gods and some Titans, notably Coeus, Crius, Hyperion, Iapetus, Cronus and Atlas, fought for 10 years, which Ares and Hephaestus were born at some point during the short Civil War. The Hecatonchires, namely Briareos, Cottus, Gyges, as well as the Cyclopes, namely Arges, Brontes, Steropes assisted in defeating the Titans. Afterwards the titans were imprisoned briefly in the Pits of Tartarus, with Cronus chopped into pieces and Atlas holding up the skies for eternity. However, Zeus relented and decided to put aside all consequences and freed the titans. To his surprise, Cronus forgave his children and felt guilty for his inability and agreed to collaborate with the gods.
== Personality ==
Atlas is a titan that is loyal to the titans and would conspire against Zeus. 
== Abilities ==
=== Vast Superhuman Strength ===
Atlas is the strongest of the titans, able to hold up the Pillar of the Earth on his shoulders. It was stated that he is capable of holding up the world with one hand if he wanted to. 
=== Superhuman Durability ===
Atlas is incredible durable, having lava flowing over his back, erroding his skin, yet not showing any discomfort for it. 
=== Superhuman Stamina ===
Atlas held up the Pillar of the Earth for many years, without showing any sign of tiring.
=== Terrakinesis ===
Atlas is able to hurl boulders the size of mountains, cause earth quakes that even can shake Gods from their feet and summon large boulders of stone and magma by slamming his fists in the ground.
=== Immortality ===
Atlas, as most titans is an immortal being that doesn't age biologically, is immune to disease and can't be killed with mortal weapons. He could however be killed by Gods, Titans and Primordials, as well as with divine weapons, like the Blade of Olympus.
=== Power Bestowal ===
Atlas is able to bestow others with the magical ability. 
=== Massive Strength ===
Even for a Titan, Atlas has phenomenal strength, and is described as unstoppable. His strength surpasses even the Elder Titans and is second only to Cronus among Titans. This is his most extraordinary ability of all, as he was able to lift the entire sky for thousands of years. It is a remarkable ability, even for a Titan as holding up the sky is extremely hard as Percy describes. He is described to have hands capable of snapping a flagpole in half. Atlas would constantly brag about how strong he was. 
=== Prowess in Battle ===
As the commander of Cronus's forces during the First Titanomachy, Atlas was incredibly skilled in combat with centuries of battle experience, surpassing even the Elder Titans and being just under Cronus himself. Atlas is an exceptional swordsman. Despite being out of practice for thousands of years, Atlas still displayed exceptional prowess in spearmanship. Using his massive metal javelin, Atlas effortlessly defeated Percy whilst actually toying with the boy while simultaneously fending off and overwhelming Zoë Nightshade with his mighty spear. While fighting Artemis, Atlas was able to match and even gain the upper hand over the goddess, although Artemis was not at her most powerful state as she was exhausted from holding up the sky and Atlas did had the advantage of a greater weapon, and Artemis only defeated him through a surprise attack. 
=== Strategy ===
Atlas is a highly proficient strategist. The General's most seen talent is his adept strategic abilities, which were put to great use in the First Titanomachy. He laid a plan to use the Ophiotaurus to destroy the Olympians, which caused great trouble for Percy and his companions. 
=== Titanic Energy ===
Like all Titans, Atlas has the ability to blast things hundreds of yards away from himself with a yell or a wave of the hand. 
=== Titanic Divine Form ===
As a Titan, it is possible that Atlas also has the ability to incinerate any being lesser than a Titan only by being present. 
=== Tongue of the Old Times Fluency ===
This is the ancient language that Gaea spoke to the Titans, Elder Cyclops and Hekatonkheires before the birth of the Olympian gods. Hence, Atlas understands and speaks it perfectly. Interestingly, Percy describes Atlas' voice as sounding like "the earth itself was talking." 
== Twin Shot ==
Although not seen, Atlas is presumed to be still holding Holy Grounds on his shoulders. 
== Twin Shot II: Good & Evil ==
Atlas is seen to be still holding Holy Grounds on his shoulders. 
== Olympian's Crown ==
=== Motive ===
According to Rickey, a suspicious magician has sent a letter about the Olympians planning to overthrow the titans, which is a false rumor to let the titans wage a war against the Olympians, a prophecy that became the common worry since the start of the Titanomachy. The titans fell for the lie, and plans to overthrow the Olympians before the rumor turns true. You have to defeat the titans and explain that the Olympians never thought of overthrowing the titans as Cronus was already forgiven. 
=== Battle ===
Atlas, as the titan of endurance, is the most durable and endurant titan out of all the titans, so you will deal lesser damage when you try to fight Atlas. He will punch you and apply Atlas Quake and as the nephew of Rhea, when she is attacked she will taunt the other titans, and Atlas will be among those that will locate and attack you. Defeating the titans will give you the chance to explain that the Olympians never thought of overthrowing the titans. They will then realize they fell for a trick just to wage the Titanomachy, but if you don't defeat them they will run back to their home, thus hinting that the Titanomachy might break out eventually. Winning earns you the aqua talisman.
== Trivia ==
* He is a Greco-Roman god, with the Greek and Roman names the same (Atlas).
* From the name of Shazam, Atlas stands for the first 'A' in the name, hinting that Shazam has the stamina of Atlas, which is that he held up the skies for many years, without showing any sign of tiring.
* It is unknown who held up the skies during his battle in Olympian's Crown. It is possible that he sent a duplicate of himself.
* It is unknown why did the Hecatoncheires, the Elder Cyclopes and some Zeus-affiliated titans joined Cronus in Olympian's Crown. 
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