Cosmos as a living being — created by a divine craftsman (*Demiurge*). Blending of ΜΥΘΟΣ and ΛΟΓΟΣ: a “likely story” (*eikôs muthos*) explaining the universe. Mathematical harmony as the structure of reality — geometry as sacred order. Creation of the human soul from cosmic ingredients — microcosm mirrors macrocosm. Introduction of Atlantis — mythic civilization of technological ὝΒΡΙΣ (hybris).