Certainly, Jamie. The idea that Atlantis was not necessarily a physical city is an interesting one and certainly warrants further examination.

When we think of the term "city," some of the key concepts and symbols that come to mind include:

- Architecture, urbanization, and human settlement

- Social organization and political structures

- Economic power and wealth

In many ways, these are all elements that are present in many myths or legends related to lost civilizations like Atlantis. For example:

- The story of Ys from Breton mythology tells about a city built by King Gradlon beneath the sea.

- In the Hindu myth of Dwarka, there was once a great city said to be located off the coast of India.

- The lost city of Zerzura from Arabian folklore is said to have been an advanced civilization protected by powerful djinn.

All these stories contain elements or symbols tied to what we might consider as "city" characteristics - such as architecture or social organization - but take on different forms depending on cultural context.