Atlas

Atlas, Greatest of the Titans was the field general in the war between the Titans and the Greek Gods, appointed by Cronos. (XWP: "The Titans") He was incredibly strong, and was very good at throwing objects. (HTLJ: "Doomsday")

During the war, Atlas was imprisoned by Zeus in ice. (HTLJ: "Full Circle") However, rumors persisted that he was in fact carrying the world on his shoulders (HTLJ: "Cast a Giant Shadow")

Atlas was freed from his ice prison by Ares and his brothers Helios and Oceanus. He destroyed the pillar that held Mount Olympus, but was turned into stone inadvertantly by Hera and forced to hold up Olympus for eternity. (HTLJ: "Full Circle")
 * Atlas was portrayed by David Press in the episode "Full Circle."

Background Mythology

 * For full information see the Wikipedia article on Atlas (mythology).

Atlas was also the name of the founder of Atlantis, and was also the father of Dione, and therefore grandfather of Aphrodite. According to most myths, he was actually the nephew of Oceanus and cousin of Helios.