Harmonious
The Lost Civilization
Name of Region
The name Harmonious comes from the word harmony. Harmonious means that it is full of peace.
Relative Location on a Current Map
Harmonious was an island relatively close to Maldives. Located in the Indian ocean in the Laccadive Sea. Located near present-day Sri Lanka.
Time Period of Study
This beautiful civilization began when in 6,000 BCE when a few Athenians left their homes in Greece and found this island. This peaceful civilization sadly ended when an earthquake sunk the beautiful island in 160 AD.
Before
Harmonious before the Athenians came
During
Harmonious while the Athenians were living there
After
Harmonious after the Athenians left
Famous Landmarks
- Anthomonious, anthomonious is beautiful garden of flowers in a stain glass room this is the temple the people would pray in.
- Harmonia tower, this is considered to be the home of the goddess Harmonia .It has 10 floors in it. Each floor has stain glass windows and a symbol of Harmonia. On the highest floor is considered to be the most beautiful place on the island.
- Aresness, aresness is a forbidden place on the island. This is the place where Harmonia is said to meet her mother Aphrodite's boyfriend Ares the god of war. Legend says if one person steps foot on aresness the island is cursed to war.
Jobs and Responsibilities
Description
In this society everyone is equal. So whatever jobs men have women can have. Whatever things boys can do girls can too. Everyone in the society is well educated and physically fit.
Women
Women are required to know how to cook, clean, spin, weave, and have a a great education. Other than that they can do whatever job they want as long as they are educated.
Girls
Girls are required to learn to cook, weave, spin, and clean from their mothers. They are also required to go to school.
Men
Men are required to know government, democracy, the arts, and education. They are also required to know combative skills in case of an emergency.
Boys
Boys are required to go to school and learn government, democracy, and the arts. They are also required to help their mothers around the house.
Terrain and Environment
Harmonious is an island surrounded by the Indian ocean. Harmonious' highest location is "Hana Mana Muana" meaning Miracle Mountain at the height of 500 feet in the air with beautiful water falls. One of the main water sources is "Momi Muliwai" meaning Pearl River. Pearl river flows throughout all of the island. At Harmonious the weather is always warm and sunny. There is rarely any storms at harmonious. There is an occasion of rain from time to time at Harmonious.
Government
In this free equal society the people of Harmonious rely on each other for government. In this society they have a direct democracy. So the people vote on what rules are decided.
Religion
Since the people of Harmonious were from Athens they have a polytheistic religion. Although they have the same religion as the Greeks they focus mostly on the Goddess Harmonia. She is the Goddess of Harmony. They believe that the society is so peaceful because Harmonia blessed it. They also believed if their society was ungraceful that Poseidon would send a storm that will sink the island.
Famous People
There are only 5 famous people from Harmonious.
- Elle - The leader of the journey to find Harmonious.
- Jonathan - Saved the founders from a terrible storm.
- Ala - Navigated the way to get to Harmonious.
- Manaolana - Built Harmonia tower.
- Hewa - He caused a war that sent Harmonious to the bottom of the ocean.
Traditional Clothing
Since Harmonious' climate is hot and sunny the everyday wear is light and flowy. Everyday wear for girls is usually chitons, sundresses, and skirts. For boys it's usually shorts or chitons. For shoes they would wear sandals or would be barefoot.
What are They Known For
Harmonious is mostly known for the war that sunk the island to the ocean floor. Harmonious is recognized today as the most peaceful and beautiful island on earth.