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	[[File:DTAG - Seven ~~Leaders of~~ Thebes ~~Bas-relief~~.png\|thumb\|250px\|The oath of the seven leaders before Thebes. Bas-relief sculpture by Théodore-Charles Gruyere (1814-1885) / 1839 (Modern period)]]		[[File:DTAG - Seven Against Thebes Relief.png\|thumb\|250px\|The oath of the seven leaders before Thebes. Bas-relief sculpture by Théodore-Charles Gruyere (1814-1885) / 1839 (Modern period)]]
	The city of Argos dedicated several monuments to Delphi, including the [[Monument of Epigones]]. The statues depicted the leaders of the mythological expedition against Thebes. This expedition, further explored in one of [[Aischylos\|Aiskhylos]]' tragedies, revolved around the sons of [[Oedipus]]: [[Eteokles]] and [[Polynikes\|Polynices]]. Originally, the two had agreed to rule Thebes on alternating years, but conflict arose when Eteokles refused to give up power to his brother. With the help of [[Adrastos]], the king of Argos, Polynices put together a group of seven attackers to reclaim the city.		The city of Argos dedicated several monuments to Delphi, including the [[Monument of Epigones]]. The statues depicted the leaders of the mythological expedition against Thebes. This expedition, further explored in one of [[Aischylos\|Aiskhylos]]' tragedies, revolved around the sons of [[Oedipus]]: [[Eteokles]] and [[Polynikes\|Polynices]]. Originally, the two had agreed to rule Thebes on alternating years, but conflict arose when Eteokles refused to give up power to his brother. With the help of [[Adrastos]], the king of Argos, Polynices put together a group of seven attackers to reclaim the city.

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 Theseus was the son of [[Aegeus]], king of Athens, and [[Athira]], daughter of {{Wiki|Pittheus}}. Athira was also possessed by Poseidon, which means Theseus had a divine father in addition to a mortal one.
-Athira gave birth to Theseus on the island of {{Wiki|Sphairos}}. After growing up, Theseus travelled from Sphairos to Athens, accomplishing several labors along the way.
+Athira gave birth to Theseus on the island of {{Wiki|Sphaeria|Sphairos}}. After growing up, Theseus travelled from Sphairos to Athens, accomplishing several labors along the way.
-These labors include killing the [[bandit]]s [[Periphetes]], [[Kerkyon]], and {{Wiki|Prokruste}}; and kill the {{Wiki|Crommyonian Sow|Krommyonian Sow}}, a wild pig that was ravaging the region of {{Wiki|Crommyon|Krommyon}}.
+These labors include killing the [[bandit]]s [[Periphetes]], [[Kerkyon]], and {{Wiki|Procrustes|Prokruste}}; and kill the {{Wiki|Crommyonian Sow|Krommyonian Sow}}, a wild pig that was ravaging the region of {{Wiki|Crommyon|Krommyon}}.
 However, Theseus is best known for his capture of the bull of [[Marathon]], and his killing of the ferocious [[Minotaur]].
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	The most central part of the Amphidromia was the circling the house's hearth with the newborn, followed by the presenting of the child to both the house's gods and the rest of the family. The newborn also received their name during the ceremony.		The most central part of the Amphidromia was the circling the house's hearth with the newborn, followed by the presenting of the child to both the house's gods and the rest of the family. The newborn also received their name during the ceremony.
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	[[File:DTAG Map of Athens - Jean Denis Barbié du Bocage.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Map of Athens and its fortifications. Prepared by {{Wiki\|Jean Denis Barbié du Bocage}} (1760-1825) in 1784 for the "Travels of Anacharsis"]]		[[File:DTAG Map of Athens - Jean Denis Barbié du Bocage.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Map of Athens and its fortifications. Prepared by {{Wiki\|Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage}} (1760-1825) in 1784 for the "Travels of Anacharsis"]]
	Following the [[Greco-Persian Wars]], Themistokles recommended that Athens fortify both the city and the port of Piraeus.		Following the [[Greco-Persian Wars]], Themistokles recommended that Athens fortify both the city and the port of Piraeus.

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	Upon the arrival of the [[Iran\|Persia]]ns, the terrified [[Delphi]]ans consulted the [[Pythia\|Oracle]] of [[Apollo]]. They were told to address their prayers to the winds, as they would be [[Greece]]'s most powerful ally in the coming conflict; [[Xerxes I of Persia\|Xerxes]] campaign did indeed rely heavily on coordination between land and sea forces advancing in unison.		Upon the arrival of the [[Iran\|Persia]]ns, the terrified [[Delphi]]ans consulted the [[Pythia\|Oracle]] of [[Apollo]]. They were told to address their prayers to the winds, as they would be [[Greece]]'s most powerful ally in the coming conflict; [[Xerxes I of Persia\|Xerxes]] campaign did indeed rely heavily on coordination between land and sea forces advancing in unison.

	During the [[Battle of Thermopylai]], a storm cost the Persian sea armada many of its ships—over four hundred vessels were destroyed. In calm weather, these ships would likely have forced the Greeks to fight in a tactical retreat, letting Xerxes land troops south of [[Leonidas I of Sparta\|Leonidas]]' position and bypass [[Malis\|Thermopylai]] entirely. The cooperation of the winds led the Athenians to later construct a temple in honor of {{Wiki~~\|Anemois#Boreas~~\|Boreas}}, the wind god.		During the [[Battle of Thermopylai]], a storm cost the Persian sea armada many of its ships—over four hundred vessels were destroyed. In calm weather, these ships would likely have forced the Greeks to fight in a tactical retreat, letting Xerxes land troops south of [[Leonidas I of Sparta\|Leonidas]]' position and bypass [[Malis\|Thermopylai]] entirely. The cooperation of the winds led the Athenians to later construct a temple in honor of {{Wiki\|Boreas}}, the wind god.
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	[[File:DTAG - Pictorial map of the Dardanelles.png\|thumb\|250px\|Pictorial map of the Dardanelles, frontier between Europe and Asia / 1705 (Modern period)]]		[[File:DTAG - Pictorial map of the Dardanelles.png\|thumb\|250px\|Pictorial map of the Dardanelles, frontier between Europe and Asia / 1705 (Modern period)]]

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	'''''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece''''' is an educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''. ~~Released~~ on 10 September 2019, ~~the mode was~~ available ~~as a~~ free ~~update for players~~ who own the game, and also as a standalone purchase on [[~~Uplay~~]]. It includes 30 tours covering ~~5 different~~ themes (Philosophy, Architecture, Daily Life, War, and Mythology~~) lead~~ by ~~5 different~~ tour guides ([[Aspasia]], [[Barnabas]], [[Markos]], [[Herodotos]] and [[Leonidas I of Sparta]]). The tours can be experienced using 36 unique avatars and 15 mounts, accessible by progressing through Discovery Tour objectives, and each one has an interactive quiz at its end.<ref>{{Ubisoft\|url=en-us/game/assassins-creed/odyssey/news-updates/5gIJAxp5YiCpJ2Ji48SYpZ/this-month-in-assassins-creed-june-2019-update\|text=This Month in Assassin's Creed – June 2019 Update\|archivedate=20220921091118}}</ref>		'''''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece''''' is the ''[[Discovery Tour]]'' educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''. It was released as a free [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey downloadable content\|downloadable]] addition on 10 September 2019, it is available for free to those who own the base game, and also as a standalone purchase on [[Ubisoft Connect\|uPlay]]. It includes 30 tours covering the themes of Philosophy, Architecture, Daily Life, War, and Mythology, and is "hosted" by the tour guides [[Aspasia]], [[Barnabas]], [[Markos]], [[Herodotos]], and [[Leonidas I of Sparta]]. The tours can be experienced using 36 unique avatars and 15 mounts, accessible by progressing through ''Discovery Tour'' objectives, and each one has an interactive quiz at its end.<ref>{{Ubisoft\|url=en-us/game/assassins-creed/odyssey/news-updates/5gIJAxp5YiCpJ2Ji48SYpZ/this-month-in-assassins-creed-june-2019-update\|text=This Month in Assassin's Creed – June 2019 Update\|archivedate=20220921091118}}</ref>

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	The prow, with its ram and heavy buildup of timbers, was both the offensive weapon and the best-protected area of the ship. The stern and sides were its vulnerable quarters. As long as a warship kept its prow toward the enemy, it was poised for both offensive and defensive action. Its role was to disable other ships in battle. The Athenians in particular were very adept at maneuvering their ships to utilize this weapon effectively.		The prow, with its ram and heavy buildup of timbers, was both the offensive weapon and the best-protected area of the ship. The stern and sides were its vulnerable quarters. As long as a warship kept its prow toward the enemy, it was poised for both offensive and defensive action. Its role was to disable other ships in battle. The Athenians in particular were very adept at maneuvering their ships to utilize this weapon effectively.
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	[[File:DTAG - Ship Terracotta Model.png\|thumb\|250px\|Terracotta model of a ship. This Cypriot model depicts the features of a contemporary vessel, including the helmsman sitting in the bow / 600-480 BCE (Archaic Greece)]]		[[File:DTAG - Ship Terracotta Model.png\|thumb\|250px\|Terracotta model of a ship. This Cypriot model depicts the features of a contemporary vessel, including the helmsman sitting in the bow / 600-480 BCE (Archaic Greece)]]
	The various kinds of ships used by the Greeks could be divided into two main types: ships of war, and ships of burden. The latter were not designed for quick movement or rapid sailing, but to carry the greatest possible quantity of goods. Their structure was therefore bulky, their bottom round, and although they were not without rowers, the chief means by which they were propelled were their sails.		The various kinds of ships used by the Greeks could be divided into two main types: ships of war, and ships of burden. The latter were not designed for quick movement or rapid sailing, but to carry the greatest possible quantity of goods. Their structure was therefore bulky, their bottom round, and although they were not without rowers, the chief means by which they were propelled were their sails.

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	'''''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece''''' is an educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''. Released on 10 September 2019, the mode was available as a free update for players who own the game, and also as a standalone purchase on [[Uplay]]. It includes 30 tours covering 5 different themes (Philosophy, Architecture, Daily Life, War, and Mythology) lead by 5 different tour guides ([[Aspasia]], [[Barnabas]], [[Markos]], [[Herodotos]] and [[Leonidas I of Sparta]]). The tours can be experienced using 36 unique avatars and 15 mounts, accessible by progressing through Discovery Tour objectives, and each one has an interactive quiz at its end.<ref>{{Ubisoft\|url=en-us/game/assassins-creed/odyssey/news-updates/5gIJAxp5YiCpJ2Ji48SYpZ/this-month-in-assassins-creed-june-2019-update\|text=This Month in Assassin's Creed – June 2019 Update\|archivedate=20220921091118}}</ref>		'''''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece''''' is an educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''. Released on 10 September 2019, the mode was available as a free update for players who own the game, and also as a standalone purchase on [[Uplay]]. It includes 30 tours covering 5 different themes (Philosophy, Architecture, Daily Life, War, and Mythology) lead by 5 different tour guides ([[Aspasia]], [[Barnabas]], [[Markos]], [[Herodotos]] and [[Leonidas I of Sparta]]). The tours can be experienced using 36 unique avatars and 15 mounts, accessible by progressing through Discovery Tour objectives, and each one has an interactive quiz at its end.<ref>{{Ubisoft\|url=en-us/game/assassins-creed/odyssey/news-updates/5gIJAxp5YiCpJ2Ji48SYpZ/this-month-in-assassins-creed-june-2019-update\|text=This Month in Assassin's Creed – June 2019 Update\|archivedate=20220921091118}}</ref>
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	The exact location of the altar is unknown, but it seems that it was erected to the east of the [[Erechtheion]], in the northern, most sacred part of the Akropolis. While other buildings were frequently dismantled and erected anew, the altar's position did not change for hundreds of years.		The exact location of the altar is unknown, but it seems that it was erected to the east of the [[Erechtheion]], in the northern, most sacred part of the Akropolis. While other buildings were frequently dismantled and erected anew, the altar's position did not change for hundreds of years.

	In Perikles's time, the altar built ca. 525 BCE by the sons of the great tyrant [[Peisistratos]] was probably remodeled as an impressive stepped structure, so that it could easily host sacrifices as large as the [[Panathenaia festival]]'s hecatomb, which involved the slaughtering of 100 cattle, as implied by its name (hekaton = "one hundred"; bous = "ox").		In Perikles's time, the altar built ca. 525 BCE by the sons of the great tyrant [[Peisistratos]] was probably remodeled as an impressive stepped structure, so that it could easily host sacrifices as large as the [[Panathenaia festival]]'s hecatomb, which involved the slaughtering of 100 cattle, as implied by its name (hekaton="one hundred"; bous="ox").
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	[[File:DTAG - Red-figure krater of actor scene.png\|thumb\|250px\|Red-figure krater with scene of an actor holding a basket beside an altar / 4th cent. BCE (Classical Greece)]]		[[File:DTAG - Red-figure krater of actor scene.png\|thumb\|250px\|Red-figure krater with scene of an actor holding a basket beside an altar / 4th cent. BCE (Classical Greece)]]
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	[[File:DTAG - Odysseus's ship and Sirens.png\|thumb\|250px\|The ship of Odeysseus passing the Sirens. Scene from a red-figure stamnos / 480-470 BCE (Classical Greece)]]		[[File:DTAG - Odysseus's ship and Sirens.png\|thumb\|250px\|The ship of Odeysseus passing the Sirens. Scene from a red-figure stamnos / 480-470 BCE (Classical Greece)]]
	The sirens were beautiful but deadly creatures that lived on a rocky island. Their song was so enchanting, sailors who heard their singing fell to the rocks. Sirens were half-women, half-birds—or at least, that was how they were represented in Greek art. They were usually depicted played musical instruments, such as harps.		The [[Siren (mythology)\|sirens]] were beautiful but deadly creatures that lived on a rocky island. Their song was so enchanting, sailors who heard their singing fell to the rocks. Sirens were half-women, half-birds—or at least, that was how they were represented in Greek art. They were usually depicted played musical instruments, such as harps.

	In "The [[Odyssey]]", Odysseus was very curious to listen to them, so [[Circe (mythology)\|Circe]] the witch told him how he could enjoy their song without danger. Odysseus had his sailors plug their ears with beeswax and tie him to the pole of his ship. When they passed near the sirens, Odysseus was mesmerized by the song. He begged his sailors to release him, but they couldn't hear him. This trick saved his life and the lives of his companions.		In "The [[Odyssey (epic poem)\|Odyssey]]", Odysseus was very curious to listen to them, so [[Circe (mythology)\|Circe]] the witch told him how he could enjoy their song without danger. Odysseus had his sailors plug their ears with beeswax and tie him to the pole of his ship. When they passed near the sirens, Odysseus was mesmerized by the song. He begged his sailors to release him, but they couldn't hear him. This trick saved his life and the lives of his companions.
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	[[File:DTAG - Terracotta plaque of Skylla.png\|thumb\|250px\|Terracotta plaque of Skylla / 475-450 BCE (Classical Greece)]]		[[File:DTAG - Terracotta plaque of Skylla.png\|thumb\|250px\|Terracotta plaque of Skylla / 475-450 BCE (Classical Greece)]]
	Skylla was a mythological female sea monster that was placed opposite Charybdis in a very narrow passage of water, thought to be the channel of Messina.		Skylla was a mythological female sea monster that was placed opposite Charybdis in a very narrow passage of water, thought to be the channel of Messina.

	The mention of Skylla is first seen in "The Odyssey", when Odysseus and his companions had to travel the channel and		The mention of Skylla is first seen in "The Odyssey", when Odysseus and his companions had to travel the channel and found themselves between the two monsters. Circe advised Odysseus to sail at full speed, but closer to Skylla—Charybdis was more dangerous and could sink the entire ship. Odysseus followed this advice, and as they passed by, Skylla devoured six of his men. They quickly escaped, and managed to pass through with no further losses.
	found themselves between the two monsters. Circe advised Odysseus to sail at full speed, but closer to Skylla—Charybdis was more dangerous and could sink the entire ship. Odysseus followed this advice, and as they passed by, Skylla devoured six of his men. They quickly escaped, and managed to pass through with no further losses.
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	[[File:DTAG - Hydria scene of Zeus and Typhon.png\|thumb\|250px\|Zeus fighting against Typhon. Scene from a black-figure hydria. Figure from A. L. Millin, Galerie mythologique, tome 1, 1811 / 1811]]		[[File:DTAG - Hydria scene of Zeus and Typhon.png\|thumb\|250px\|Zeus fighting against Typhon. Scene from a black-figure hydria. Figure from A. L. Millin, Galerie mythologique, tome 1, 1811 / 1811]]

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	Upon the arrival of the [[Iran\|Persia]]ns, the terrified [[Delphi]]ans consulted the [[Pythia\|Oracle]] of [[Apollo]]. They were told to address their prayers to the winds, as they would be [[Greece]]'s most powerful ally in the coming conflict; [[Xerxes I of Persia\|Xerxes]] campaign did indeed rely heavily on coordination between land and sea forces advancing in unison.		Upon the arrival of the [[Iran\|Persia]]ns, the terrified [[Delphi]]ans consulted the [[Pythia\|Oracle]] of [[Apollo]]. They were told to address their prayers to the winds, as they would be [[Greece]]'s most powerful ally in the coming conflict; [[Xerxes I of Persia\|Xerxes]] campaign did indeed rely heavily on coordination between land and sea forces advancing in unison.

	During the [[Battle of Thermopylai]], a storm cost the Persian sea armada many of its ships—over four hundred vessels were destroyed. In calm weather, these ships would likely have forced the Greeks to fight in a tactical retreat, letting Xerxes land troops south of [[Leonidas I of Sparta\|Leonidas]]' position and bypass [[Malis\|Thermopylai]] entirely. The cooperation of the winds led the Athenians to later construct a temple in honor of {{Wiki~~\|Anemois#Boreas~~\|Boreas}}, the wind god.		During the [[Battle of Thermopylai]], a storm cost the Persian sea armada many of its ships—over four hundred vessels were destroyed. In calm weather, these ships would likely have forced the Greeks to fight in a tactical retreat, letting Xerxes land troops south of [[Leonidas I of Sparta\|Leonidas]]' position and bypass [[Malis\|Thermopylai]] entirely. The cooperation of the winds led the Athenians to later construct a temple in honor of {{Wiki\|Boreas}}, the wind god.
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