However, some of the most notable figures who have contributed to the discussion of Atlantis include:
* Plato: The Greek philosopher Plato is the primary source for the story of Atlantis. He mentioned it in his dialogues *Timaeus* and *Critias*, where he describes a powerful and advanced civilization that was destroyed by a natural disaster.
* Ignatius Donnelly: In the 19th century, Donnelly published "Atlantis: The Antediluvian World," which popularized the idea of Atlantis as a lost civilization that influenced cultures around the globe.
* James Churchward: Churchward claimed to have deciphered ancient tablets from a lost continent called "Mu," which he linked to Atlantis. His writings fueled further speculation about the existence of lost civilizations.
* Erich von Däniken: The author of "Chariots of the Gods," von Däniken suggested Atlantis as a possible source of advanced technologies that influenced ancient civilizations.
* Graham Hancock: Modern author Hancock has popularized the idea of a lost civilization in his book "Fingerprints of the Gods," linking it to various ancient myths and archaeological sites.
It's important to note that none of these individuals have provided conclusive evidence for the existence of Atlantis. The story remains largely within the realm of myth and speculation.