A book of maps is called an atlas because the innovative sixteenth century Flemish geographer Gerardus Mecator's book of maps detailing various portions of Europe sported on its cover a picture of the Greek titan Atlas holding the world on his shoulders--and this book became known as the atlas.
Gerardus Mercator
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I know this one, T2!
Atlas is a famous Titan. Are you studying mythology now?
I know this, too, CV!
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