The power to use the abilities and traits of Atlanteans. Variation of Human and Mythic Physiology.
Also Called[]
- Atlantean Mimicry
- Homo Mermani/Mermanus (Marvel Comics)
Capabilities[]
User with this ability either is or can transform into an Atlantean, an inhabitant of the mythical island of Atlantis, a fabled lost utopia (or dystopia), often described as sinking due to man's hubris and descent into decadence. As an old and excessively borrowed idea, Atlanteans and their kind are a very common in fictional universes, meaning that there is a vast variety with only the fact that they come from the same origin connecting them.
Original Atlanteans, as Plato described them, were simply humans who lived on a particularly fertile island-continent before its sinking, although as the royal family were direct descendants of the god Poseidon, they may have had some divine blood and as such may have inherited various divine powers.
Later fictional Atlanteans can be divided into two categories:
Advanced: This type of Atlantean had advanced technology (at least compared to others) or even super-science, and were often mentally more advanced as well, possessing mental abilities. This variety may have been aliens or has moved away from Earth.
Aquatic: This type of Atlantean have survived the sinking by adapting to their new environment, outside to this they often have abilities related to water and commanding aquatic life. They tend to have more physical powers, such as superior strength and endurance.
Applications[]
Both[]
- Enhanced/Supernatural Condition: Possess all their capabilities, attributes and aspects at an enhanced level, beyond that of the peak members of their own species. Even have supernatural capabilities, attributes and aspects that are drastically beyond what is naturally possible. With their condition alone, they can dwarf most beings in their respective universe, being virtually supreme in their existential aspects and attributes.
Advanced[]
- Balanced Civilization Progression: In most readings, Atlantis was known for being a balanced civilization possessing both advanced technology and paranormal abilities, including psionics and magic.
- Advanced Technology: Atlanteans possess technology beyond known means of science beyond Atlantean borders.
- Uplifting: Said to be an advanced civilization to raise other species to the vastness of potential.
Aquatic[]
- Aquatic Adaptation: Able to survive and adapt to underwater environments, being able to breathe water in lieu of, or along with, a gaseous breathing medium, to swim well and to endure high water pressure and extreme water temperatures.
- Aquatic Life Embodiment: Become the embodiment of the natural forces of life originating/pertaining to water.
- Aquatic Life Manipulation: Control marine life, from creatures that dwell in shallow water, to the ones who dwell in the abyss. Users may use this ability offensively or defensively depending on the situation.
- Oceanscience: Knows everything about the ocean/the seas/waters/aquatic life and everything related to it.
- Various Water-Based Powers: Powers based on the water can be found in this category. There are different Atlanteans throughout fiction; different species might have different powers.
- Water Empowerment: Stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they come in contact with water, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers.
Variations[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- May be xenophobic toward outsiders.
Advanced Atlanteans
- Often rather arrogant/hubristic which proven to be their undoing since it supposedly resulted the cataclysmic event that submerged Atlantis into the sea.
Aquatic Atlanteans
- May dehydrate while out of water.
- May become weaker or more vulnerable without a source of water.
Known Users[]
See Also: Atlantis
- Atlanteans (DC Comics)
- Arthur Curry/Aquaman
- Mera
- Arthur Curry Jr./Aquababy
- Garth/Aqualad/Tempest
- Lorena Marquez/Aquagirl/Aquawoman
- Tula/Aquagirl
- Koryak
- Arthur Joseph Curry/A.J./Aquaman
- The Drowned
- Atlanteans/Homo Mermanus (Marvel Comics)
- Namor McKenzie/Sub-Mariner
- Attuma
- Kamar Mckenzie
- N2/Namor McKenzie clone
- Arthur McKenzie/Aqua-Mariner (Amalgam Comics)
- Atlanteans (American Dragon: Jake Long)
- Lanteans/Ancestors (Stargate franchise)
- Tinkle family (Wigu)
- Head of the Illuminati (Wigu)
- Nur-Ab-Sal (Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis)
- Atlanteans (Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis)
- Atlantides (Asterix and Obelix All at Sea)
- Atlanteans (Uncle Scrooge)
- Commander Magon (Atlantis Mystery)
- Prince Ikaros (Atlantis Mystery)
- Basileus (Atlantis Mystery)
- The Fraal (H2O Modern)
- Atlanteans (Hollow Earth Expedition)
- True Atlanteans (Rifts)
- Atlanteans (Thea Stilton: The Journey to Atlantis)
- The Immortals (WitchCraft, Armageddon)
- Atlanteans (Age of Mythology)
- Arkantos
- Kastor
- Atlanteans (Atlantica Online)
- Queen of Atlantis (Atlantis: The Lost Tales)
- Queen's Companions (Atlantis: The Lost Tales)
- Seth
- Atlantean creatures (Trials of Atlantis)
- Atlanteans (Ecco the Dolphin)
- Trident (Eternal Champions)
- Heracles (Glory of Heracles)
- Atlanteans (Poseidon: Master of Atlantis)
- Atlanteans (Serious Sam)
- Tihocan (Tomb Raider/Tomb Raider: Anniversary)
- Qualopec (Tomb Raider/Tomb Raider: Anniversary)
- Natla (Tomb Raider/Tomb Raider: Anniversary)
- Dartz (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Atlanteans (The Vision of Escaflowne)
- Atlanteans (The Mysterious Cities of Gold)
- Ōgon Bat (Ōgon Bat)
- Nadia la Arwall (Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water)
- Neo-Atlantean empire (Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water)
- Atlanteans (An Atlantean Tale)
- Jean-Claude LeMieux (Everworld)
- Queen Antinea (L'Atlantide)
- Druids (The Fall of Atlantis)
- Atlanteans (Artemis Fowl)
- The Masari (Universe at War: Earth Assault)
- Kremlantis inhabitants (Donkey Kong Land)
- Rod Albright's Father (The Search for Snout)
- Atlanteans (The Maracot Deep)
- Atlanteans (The Ancient Future Trilogy)
- Kull of Atlantis (Robert E. Howard short stories)
- Conan the Cimmerian (Robert E. Howard short stories)
- Deucalion (The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis)
- Queen Phorenice (The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis)
- Dark-Hunters' leader (Dark-Hunter series)
- Elak (Elak of Atlantis stories)
- Atlanteans (Pendragon Cycle)
- Atlanteans (The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear)
- Atlanteans (The Magic Goes Away)
- Mercurians (Mothstorm)
- The Elders (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flame!)
- Unga Khan (Undersea Kingdom)
- Sharad (Undersea Kingdom)
- Ditmar (Undersea Kingdom)
- Gasspom (Undersea Kingdom)
- Captain Hakur (Undersea Kingdom)
- Darius (Undersea Kingdom)
- Martos (Undersea Kingdom)
- Moloch (Undersea Kingdom)
- Gourk (Undersea Kingdom)
- Antareans (Cocoon)
- Atlanteans (Alien From L.A.)
- Scratlantis inhabitants (Ice Age: Continental Drift)
- Luke (Flipper)
- King Croesus (Hercules: The Animated Series)
- Mark Harris (Man from Atlantis)
- Prince Akata (Prince of Atlantis)
- Aleem Coelacanth/Merdude (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 TV series)
- Y'lyntians (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 TV series)
- Atlanteans (The Transformers TV series)
- King Greg (The Fairly OddParents)
- Atlanteans (Doctor Who)
- Atlanteans (Atlantis)
- Aeson
- Jason
- Hercules
- Pythagoras
- Princess Ariadne
- King Minos
- Theos/Minotaur
- The Oracle
- Queen Pasiphae
- Ramos
- Medusa
- Melas
- Atlanteans (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)