“  There was once Atlantis : beyond the narrow strait called the Pillars of Hercules , there was once a large island called Atlantis. The island was ruled by ten kings , the descendants of the sea god Poseidon , and was rich in metals and forests, wild and domestic animals , spices , fruits and legumes . Its capital , dominated by a high mountain , was populated by fabulous mansions , palaces and temples covered with gold , silver and ivory . The three circular moats surrounding fenced by high walls , and its great port swarming with merchants and ships from all over the world . The kings were models of wisdom and goodness for all the people , and for generations the island life spent in peace , harmony and great prosperity“