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	==History==		==History==
	===Mythology===		===Mythology===
	According to the [[Greek mythology\|legends]], Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref name="Shrine of Aphrodite">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kytheran Banner"]]</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Arid Islands, Kythera Island]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>		According to the [[Greek mythology\|legends]], Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref name="Shrine of Aphrodite">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kytheran Banner"]]</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Arid Islands, Kythera Island]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref><ref name="C018">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 018</ref>

	===5th century BCE===		===5th century BCE===
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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	~~After the~~ [[~~Fourth Crusade~~]], the ~~island came under the dominion~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~Republic of Venice~~]]~~. In 1519~~, [[~~Ezio Auditore da Firenze~~]] ~~led~~ a ~~group~~ of [[Assassins]] to ~~found new~~ [[Assassin ~~bureau~~\|~~bureaus~~]] ~~across [[Europe]] and beyond following clues left by~~ [[Leonardo da Vinci]]~~. One of~~ the ~~new bureau locations was on~~ the ~~island~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref>		During his latter years, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], with the aid of [[Thomas More]], selected this location as a [[haven]], a secretive location conducive to the construction of an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] refugesmeant to train and initiate [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentices]]. Within a month of his death on 2 May 1519,<ref name="Letter">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Letter from Leonardo</ref> the Assassins managed to decipher the clues he left behind and uncovered the site.<ref name="Quest">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref>

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	Kythera Island had a dry climate, but the island was still littered with flowers, as they grew in abundance near water sources, and were spread all around in celebration of Aphrodite.<ref name="ACOd" />		Kythera Island had a dry climate, but the island was still littered with flowers, as they grew in abundance near water sources, and were spread all around in celebration of Aphrodite.<ref name="ACOd" />

	Unified in its dedication of Aphrodite, Kythera Island was separated into three regions, with [[Aphrodite's Watch]] keeping an eye on the pass that separated the island from the [[Peloponnese]], the [[Pilgrim Hill]] consisting of the [[Pilgrimage Site\|site]] of the pilgrimage and the road that led up to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|Temple of Aphrodite]], and the [[Skandeia Bay]] housing both [[Skandeia Harbor]] and the island's [[Skandeia Treasury\|treasury]].~~<ref name="ACOd" />~~		Unified in its dedication of Aphrodite, Kythera Island was separated into three regions, with [[Aphrodite's Watch]] keeping an eye on the pass that separated the island from the [[Peloponnese]], the [[Pilgrim Hill]] consisting of the [[Pilgrimage Site\|site]] of the pilgrimage and the road that led up to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|Temple of Aphrodite]], and the [[Skandeia Bay]] housing both [[Skandeia Harbor]] and the island's [[Skandeia Treasury\|treasury]]. In addition, the [[Chytra Atoll]] was also considered part of Kythera.<ref name="ACOd" />

	In addition, the [[Chytra Atoll]] was also considered part of Kythera.<ref name="ACOd" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	[[File:ACOd-banner-Kythera.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|The banner of ~~the~~ Kythera Island]]		[[File:ACOd-banner-Kythera.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|The banner of Kythera Island]]
	'''Kythera Island''', or simply '''Kythera''', is an arid [[Greece\|Greek]] island located off the southernmost tip of [[Peloponnese]]. Its main settlement was ~~the~~ [[Kythera Town]], located in the central region of ~~the~~ [[Pilgrim Hill]].		'''Kythera Island''', or simply '''Kythera''', is an arid [[Greece\|Greek]] island located off the southernmost tip of the [[Peloponnese]]. Its main settlement was [[Kythera Town]], located in the central region of [[Pilgrim Hill]].

	==History==		==History==
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	===5th century BCE===		===5th century BCE===
	During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to ~~the goddess~~ Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref name="Kythera Town">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kythera Town"]]</ref><ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />		During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands of shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the "Home of the Tyrian Purple".<ref name="Kythera Town">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kythera Town"]]</ref><ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />

	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the ~~Spartans~~' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the [[Sparta]]ns' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	After the [[Fourth Crusade]] the island came under the dominion of the [[Republic of Venice]]. In 1519, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] led a group of Assassins to found new bureaus across Europe and beyond following clues left by Leonardo da Vinci.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref> ~~One of the new bureau locations was on the island.~~		After the [[Fourth Crusade]], the island came under the dominion of the [[Republic of Venice]]. In 1519, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] led a group of [[Assassins]] to found new [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] across [[Europe]] and beyond following clues left by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. One of the new bureau locations was on the island.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref>

	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Both the mythical as well as the commercial facts were abundantly clear on the emblem ~~of the island~~ during the [[Peloponnesian War]]: a stylized white {{Wiki\|Columbidae\|dove}}, the sacred bird of the goddess Aphrodite, standing on a field of Tyrian ~~Purple~~.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner" />		Both the mythical as well as the commercial facts related to Kythera were abundantly clear on the island's emblem during the [[Peloponnesian War]]: a stylized white {{Wiki\|Columbidae\|dove}}, the sacred bird of the goddess Aphrodite, standing on a field of Tyrian purple.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	==People==		==People==
	[[File:ACOd-Kythera-Aphroditeworshippers.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|People worshipping Aphrodite on Kythera]]		[[File:ACOd-Kythera-Aphroditeworshippers.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|People worshipping Aphrodite on Kythera]]
	The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref name="Altar of Aphrodite">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>		The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed to her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref name="Altar of Aphrodite">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Kythera Island had a dry climate, but ~~still~~ the island was littered with flowers, as they grew in abundance near water sources, and were spread all around in celebration of Aphrodite.<ref name="ACOd" />		Kythera Island had a dry climate, but the island was still littered with flowers, as they grew in abundance near water sources, and were spread all around in celebration of Aphrodite.<ref name="ACOd" />

	Unified in its dedication of Aphrodite, Kythera Island was separated into three regions, with [[Aphrodite's Watch]] keeping an eye on the pass that separated the island from [[Peloponnese]], the [[Pilgrim Hill]] consisting of the [[Pilgrimage Site\|site]] of the pilgrimage and the road that led up to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|Temple of Aphrodite]], and the [[Skandeia Bay]] ~~wherein laid~~ [[Skandeia Harbor]] and the island's [[Skandeia Treasury\|treasury]].<ref name="ACOd" />		Unified in its dedication of Aphrodite, Kythera Island was separated into three regions, with [[Aphrodite's Watch]] keeping an eye on the pass that separated the island from the [[Peloponnese]], the [[Pilgrim Hill]] consisting of the [[Pilgrimage Site\|site]] of the pilgrimage and the road that led up to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|Temple of Aphrodite]], and the [[Skandeia Bay]] housing both [[Skandeia Harbor]] and the island's [[Skandeia Treasury\|treasury]].<ref name="ACOd" />

	In addition, the [[Chytra Atoll]] was also considered part of Kythera.<ref name="ACOd" />		In addition, the [[Chytra Atoll]] was also considered part of Kythera.<ref name="ACOd" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In both ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' ~~as well as~~ [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is given the epithet "Home of Tyrian Purple", referencing rare and ~~thus~~ expensive dye.<ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />		In both ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is given the epithet "Home of Tyrian Purple", referencing the rare and expensive dye.<ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />

	Historically Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.		Historically, Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''

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	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the Spartans' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the Spartans' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

			===Renaissance===
			After the [[Fourth Crusade]] the island came under the dominion of the [[Republic of Venice]]. In 1519, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] led a group of Assassins to found new bureaus across Europe and beyond following clues left by Leonardo da Vinci.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref> One of the new bureau locations was on the island.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	==History==		==History==
	According to the legends, Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref name="Shrine of Aphrodite">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner" />		===Mythology===
			According to the [[Greek mythology\|legends]], Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref name="Shrine of Aphrodite">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kytheran Banner"]]</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Arid Islands, Kythera Island]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>

	During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref name="Kythera Town">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Kythera Town]]</ref><ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		===5th century BCE===
			During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref name="Kythera Town">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kythera Town"]]</ref><ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />

	~~Both of these were abundantly clear on~~ the ~~emblem of~~ the ~~island: a stylized white {{Wiki~~\|~~Columbidae\|dove}}~~, ~~the sacred bird~~ of the ~~goddess Aphrodite~~, ~~standing on a field~~ of ~~Tyrian Purple~~.~~<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>~~<ref name="Kytheran Banner"~~>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kytheran Banner"]]<~~/~~ref~~>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the Spartans' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	~~During~~ the [[Peloponnesian War]], ~~Kythera was coveted by~~ the ~~[[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most~~ of the ~~conflict~~, ~~taking advantage~~ of ~~its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the Spartans~~' ~~home.~~<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />		==Culture==
			Both the mythical as well as the commercial facts were abundantly clear on the emblem of the island during the [[Peloponnesian War]]: a stylized white {{Wiki\|Columbidae\|dove}}, the sacred bird of the goddess Aphrodite, standing on a field of Tyrian Purple.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	==People==		==People==
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	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Kythera Island was ~~made up~~ of three regions, with the [[~~Chytra Atoll~~]] ~~also considered part~~ of ~~it:~~		Kythera Island had a dry climate, but still the island was littered with flowers, as they grew in abundance near water sources, and were spread all around in celebration of Aphrodite.<ref name="ACOd" />
	*[[Aphrodite's ~~Watch]]~~
	*[[~~Pilgrim Hill~~]]		Unified in its dedication of Aphrodite, Kythera Island was separated into three regions, with [[Aphrodite's Watch]] keeping an eye on the pass that separated the island from [[Peloponnese]], the [[Pilgrim Hill]] consisting of the [[Pilgrimage Site\|site]] of the pilgrimage and the road that led up to the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|Temple of Aphrodite]], and the [[Skandeia Bay]] wherein laid [[Skandeia Harbor]] and the island's [[Skandeia Treasury\|treasury]].<ref name="ACOd" />
	*[[~~Skandeia Bay~~]]
			In addition, the [[Chytra Atoll]] was also considered part of Kythera.<ref name="ACOd" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
			In both ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' as well as [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is given the epithet "Home of Tyrian Purple", referencing rare and thus expensive dye.<ref name="Arid Islands: Kythera Island" />

	Historically Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.		Historically Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.

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	'''Kythera Island''', or simply '''Kythera''', is an arid [[Greece\|Greek]] island located off the southernmost tip of [[Peloponnese]]. Its main settlement was [[Kythera Town]], located in the central region of [[Pilgrim Hill]].		'''Kythera Island''', or simply '''Kythera''', is an arid [[Greece\|Greek]] island located off the southernmost tip of [[Peloponnese]]. Its main settlement was the [[Kythera Town]], located in the central region of the [[Pilgrim Hill]].

	==History==		==History==
	According to the legends, Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref>		According to the legends, Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref name="Shrine of Aphrodite">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Kythera Town]]</ref>		During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref name="Kythera Town">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Kythera Town]]</ref><ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

			Both of these were abundantly clear on the emblem of the island: a stylized white {{Wiki\|Columbidae\|dove}}, the sacred bird of the goddess Aphrodite, standing on a field of Tyrian Purple.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref><ref name="Kytheran Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Kythera\|Kythera: "Kytheran Banner"]]</ref>

			During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Kythera was coveted by the [[Athens\|Athenians]], and they occupied it for most of the conflict, taking advantage of its proximity to [[Lakonia]] to raid the Spartans' home.<ref name="Kytheran Banner" />

	==People==		==People==
	The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>		[[File:ACOd-Kythera-Aphroditeworshippers.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|People worshipping Aphrodite on Kythera]]
			The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref name="Altar of Aphrodite">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	*[[Skandeia Bay]]		*[[Skandeia Bay]]

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*Historically Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.		Historically Kythera's association with Aphrodite exists due to the transmission of the cult of Astarte that began on the island during the Early Archaic Age, when Kythera was originally colonized by the {{Wiki\|Phoenicia}}ns.
	*The emblem of Kythera is a stylized {{Wiki\|Columbidae\|dove}}, the sacred bird of the goddess Aphrodite.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	==History==		==History==
	According to the legends, Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref ~~name="ACOd"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		According to the legends, Kythera was where the goddess [[Aphrodite]] first stepped on land, and the city of Kythera was the first to welcome her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref>

	During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref ~~name="ACOd"~~ />		During the 5th century BCE, the island kingdom was renowned for two principal things: its [[Temple of Aphrodite, Kythera\|temple]] dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, and the local trade of [[Tyrian purple]], a dye made from the {{Wiki\|murex}} shellfish. The former attracted pilgrims from all across Greece while the latter was highly respected due to the immense labor required to produce it from the hundreds of thousands shellfish caught. Because of this, Tyrian purple was highly coveted and its export was enormously profitable for Kythera, which came to be known as the 'Home of the Tyrian Purple'.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Kythera Town]]</ref>

	==People==		==People==
	The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref ~~name="ACOd"~~ />		The people of the island, especially sailors and fishermen, were avid worshipers of Aphrodite and often prayed her to watch over them in the surrounding waters, known for being tricky to navigate.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>

	==~~Regions~~==		==Geography==
	Kythera Island was made up of three regions, with the [[Chytra Atoll]] also considered part of it:		Kythera Island was made up of three regions, with the [[Chytra Atoll]] also considered part of it:
	*[[Aphrodite's Watch]]		*[[Aphrodite's Watch]]