ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fortunate Isles

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a place called the Fortunate Isles? It's a place that was talked about a long, long time ago. It's a magical, imaginary place said to be filled with nothing but happiness, sunshine and everything that makes people feel good.

Imagine a land of never-ending summer, where the grass is always green and the flowers never wither, and where the people never get sick and always have plenty of delicious food to eat. That's the Fortunate Isles. People have been telling stories about it for thousands of years.

People think the Fortunate Isles might be somewhere in the ocean or at the edge of the world. But no one has ever found it, because it's not even clear whether it's a real place or just a wonderful idea that people like to imagine.

In any case, the idea of the Fortunate Isles has become a symbol of happiness and hope. People like to think that somewhere out there, there is a perfect place where everything is good and right. And that helps them feel better when things in their own lives are tough.

So while we may never find the Fortunate Isles, it's nice to imagine that they exist since it makes us feel happy and provides hope for a better place.