Atlas
Definition
A book or bound collection of maps, charts, or geographical illustrations, often covering a specific region or theme.
In anatomy, the uppermost cervical vertebra of the spine, which supports the skull and allows head rotation—like the sturdy pedestal for your noggin.
(Greek Mythology) A Titan doomed by Zeus to hold up the heavens on his shoulders for eternity, symbolizing enduring burden.
Figuratively, a person who bears a heavy load or responsibility, à la the mythological strongman.
Examples
Lost in the Scottish Highlands again? Time to dust off that dusty atlas before your GPS stages a rebellion.
With a neck like Atlas holding up the world, he shrugged off the deadline like it was just another Tuesday.
She was the atlas of the friend group, carrying everyone's secrets while pretending her own backpack was light.
Flipping through my vintage atlas, I plotted a road trip that even Google Maps would envy for its sheer optimism.