In a sense, Frank is correct. The Atlanteans did not have technology as we have it today. No, they didn't have iPods, computers, etc. Not even cars in the same sense.
However, they did have an alternate technology most of which was based on energy generation and manipulation of it.
The heart of most of the generation systems they used was focused in huge crystals, some which still remain today. They used a set of individuals arrayed around the crystals who maintained the control over the energy, transferring flows as needed. These people were slaves, subjugated to a life that while comfortable compared to others nevertheless was not free.
The Atlanteans misused the energy in a variety of ways, often self-serving. They did not respect the slaves controlling the energy. They wasted it, they played with it rather than use it well, they fought with it.
Ultimately, the downfall of Atlantis was not because of external wars, but because of a rebellion by the slaves who end up bringing down the entire society by destroying the energy centers. Most of those slaves ended up dying as a result, but chose death over continuing as they had.
I will have to go back and remember the details on what the technology was like. I do remember they could fly, but now that I think of it, I wonder if it was physically or astrally.
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However, they did have an alternate technology most of which was based on energy generation and manipulation of it.
The heart of most of the generation systems they used was focused in huge crystals, some which still remain today. They used a set of individuals arrayed around the crystals who maintained the control over the energy, transferring flows as needed. These people were slaves, subjugated to a life that while comfortable compared to others nevertheless was not free.
The Atlanteans misused the energy in a variety of ways, often self-serving. They did not respect the slaves controlling the energy. They wasted it, they played with it rather than use it well, they fought with it.
Ultimately, the downfall of Atlantis was not because of external wars, but because of a rebellion by the slaves who end up bringing down the entire society by destroying the energy centers. Most of those slaves ended up dying as a result, but chose death over continuing as they had.
I will have to go back and remember the details on what the technology was like. I do remember they could fly, but now that I think of it, I wonder if it was physically or astrally.
+ JD