Platos Critias - Was he lying about Atlantis?

Was Critias told a story that wasn't actually true? Could he have been making it up whilst it was whispered in his ear?

Were the Egyptian priests fabricating this make believe fairytale to Solon?

The story of Atlantis has been shrouded in mystery since Plato wrote the dialogue.

This surprising video explores Plato's Critias in depth, which has left a trail of obscure clues that might reveal the actual location of the lost city, Atlantis.