# Why is Atlantis the only mythological faction? **URL:** \ **Category:** AoM - Discussion\ **Created:** [August 10, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687 "2026-08-10T04:17:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/ratciclefan/32/115119_2.png) [@RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RatcicleFan)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/21 "2026-08-19T21:49:34Z")
> [@MatM1996](#): > > Dravidians This is the one game where a more generic Indian civ would work (assuming Indian people don’t rage about it), and you suggest something more specific lmao I’d call them Hindus or something though, instead of “Indians”. ---
**Author:** ![MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/matm1996/32/29566_2.png) [@MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MatM1996)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/22 "2026-08-19T21:57:26Z")
Yes, Indians like AoE Online, focused on the Mauryas from 0AD and perhaps Delhi Sultanate and Tughlaq Dynasty from AoE 4, but with mythological units… ![image](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/e/5/e5d4451ebecfe677b2cc6a4963b14c81108ec7fe.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mahazona](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/mahazona/32/213405_2.png) [@Mahazona](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Mahazona)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/23 "2026-08-20T00:49:59Z")
> [@MatM1996](#): > > Delhi Sultanate and Tughlaq Dynasty from AoE 4, but with mythological units… This would cause a ton of problems as these are islamic dynasties. > [@RatcicleFan](#): > > I’d call them Hindus or something though, instead of “Indians”. This might also enrage a ton of people.Vadic might be less problematic. ---
**Author:** ![RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/ratciclefan/32/115119_2.png) [@RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RatcicleFan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/24 "2026-08-20T01:03:45Z")
> [@MatM1996](#): > > Yes, Indians like AoE Online, focused on the Mauryas from 0AD and perhaps Delhi Sultanate and Tughlaq Dynasty from AoE 4, but with mythological units… I don’t know if you mean architecture or what, but I meant generic as in the religion/subcontinent, not covering their whole history. > [@Mahazona](#): > > > [@RatcicleFan](#): > > > > I’d call them Hindus or something though, instead of “Indians”. > > This might also enrage a ton of people.Vadic might be less problematic. I see. You mean “Vedic”, though. ---
**Author:** ![MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/matm1996/32/29566_2.png) [@MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MatM1996)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/25 "2026-08-20T15:31:58Z")
> [@Mahazona](#): > > This would cause a ton of problems as these are islamic dynasties. Damn, you’re right… well then let it be just the Mauryans (321-185 BC), then the Guptas (320-550 AD) and finally the Kannauj Triangle (Pala/Bengalis, Gurjara and Rashtrakuta/Dravidians) (730-1161) (connecting with AoE 2)… > [@RatcicleFan](#): > > I don’t know if you mean architecture or what, but I meant generic as in the religion/subcontinent, not covering their whole history. Yes, also… ---
**Author:** ![RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/ratciclefan/32/115119_2.png) [@RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RatcicleFan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/26 "2026-08-20T16:24:24Z")
> [@MatM1996](#): > > well then let it be just the Mauryans (321-185 BC), then the Guptas (320-550 AD) and finally the Kannauj Triangle (Pala/Bengalis, Gurjara and Rashtrakuta/Dravidians) (730-1161) (connecting with AoE 2)… AoM doesn’t really do specific time periods, neither does it deliberately connect with other games’ timelines. ---
**Author:** ![MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/matm1996/32/29566_2.png) [@MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MatM1996)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/27 "2026-08-21T01:43:26Z")
Yes, I know…it’s just an example…any mythology between 3000 BC (Egyptians) and 1500 AD (Aztecs) can be included in the game… 🌍 Ancient Mythologies (3000–500 BCE) Sumerian: The earliest written narratives, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, featuring gods like Enlil and Inanna. Babylonian: The Enuma Elish recounts how Marduk defeats Tiamat and organizes the cosmos. Hittite Mythology: Tales of storm gods and battles against dragons, influenced by Mesopotamia. ⚔ Classical and Late Mythologies (500 BCE–500 CE) Celtic Mythology: Druidic tales about Cernunnos and Morrigan, transmitted orally in Ireland and Gaul. Persian Mythology: Zoroastrianism introduces the cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu. 🌎 Medieval and Pre-Columbian Mythologies (500–1500 CE) Mayan Mythology: The Popol Vuh describes the creation of humankind from maize and the adventures of the Hero Twins. Incan Mythology: Viracocha as creator and the solar cult of Inti, legitimizing the emperor as the son of the Sun. ---
**Author:** ![Huge5000RTSFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/huge5000rtsfan/32/79401_2.png) [@Huge5000RTSFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Huge5000RTSFan)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/28 "2026-08-22T12:21:20Z")
Ok so the main issue is to create a feasible faction that is mythological, not fictional. **Are Anunnaki from Planet Nibiru fictional or Mythological ?** Could be a cool concept for Mesopotamian/Babylonian/Sumerian pantheon. ---
**Author:** ![MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/matm1996/32/29566_2.png) [@MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MatM1996)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687/29 "2026-08-22T21:21:49Z")
The **Anunnaki** are originally **mythological deities** from ancient Mesopotamia (Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, Babylonia). In cuneiform texts, they appear as a group of gods associated with the underworld, fate, and cosmic order. They are part of the religious pantheon, not aliens. The idea that the Anunnaki come from **Planet Nibiru** is a **modern fictional reinterpretation** , popularized in the late 20th century by writers like Zecharia Sitchin. He claimed that Mesopotamian myths described it as “ancient aliens”… [Previous page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-is-atlantis-the-only-mythological-faction/288687.md?page=1)