Lotus - Revision history

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	[[File:ACC India DB Lotus.png\|thumb\|250px\|The sacred lotus]]		[[File:ACC India DB Lotus.png\|thumb\|250px\|The sacred lotus]]
	The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.		The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''pink lotus''', '''sacred lotus''', or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.

	==Influence==		==Influence==
	For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the ~~Indians~~, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database~~: Lotus~~">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>		For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the [[India]]ns, associated with many divine figures in not only [[Hinduism]], but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>

	In ~~the~~ 5th century BCE [[Greece]], lotus was regarded as the source of a potent poison.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Okaleia's Lotus Dagger]]</ref> Mixed with wine, it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>		In 5th-century BCE [[Greece]], the lotus was regarded as the source of a potent [[poison]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Okaleia's Lotus Dagger]]</ref> Mixed with [[wine]], it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>

	In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, ~~sun~~, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''~~</ref>~~{{Fact\|September 2019}} Around 48 BCE, [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], believing ~~them to~~ aid her in resurrecting her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena~~]]</ref> Around the same time [[Merti]], a [[Thebes, Egypt\|Theban]] smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs~~]]</ref>		In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, the [[Sun]], regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – {{Fact\|September 2019}}</ref> Around 48 BCE, the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], believing they could aid her in resurrecting her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>

	Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>		Around the same time, [[Merti]], a [[Thebes, Egypt\|Theban]] smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' – [[Blood in the Water (CotP)\|Blood in the Water]]</ref> Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

	~~Lotus is one of~~ the national ~~symbols~~ of [[India]] where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database~~: Lotus~~" />		In [[modern times]], the lotus has been designated a national symbol of India, where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''		**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''

	==References==		==References==

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Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
			**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	[[File:~~ACCI~~ DB Lotus.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|250px\|The sacred lotus]]		[[File:ACC India DB Lotus.png\|thumb\|250px\|The sacred lotus]]
	The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.		The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.

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			[[File:ACCI DB Lotus.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The sacred lotus]]
	The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.		The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki\|Nelumbonaceae}}.

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	For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database: Lotus">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>		For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database: Lotus">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>

	In the 5th century BCE [[Greece]], lotus was regarded as the source of a potent poison. Mixed with wine, it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>		In the 5th century BCE [[Greece]], lotus was regarded as the source of a potent poison.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Okaleia's Lotus Dagger]]</ref> Mixed with wine, it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>

	In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>{{Fact\|September 2019}}		In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>{{Fact\|September 2019}} Around 48 BCE, [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], believing them to aid her in resurrecting her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref> Around the same time [[Merti]], a [[Thebes, Egypt\|Theban]] smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>

			Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

	Lotus is one of the national symbols of [[India]] where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database: Lotus" />		Lotus is one of the national symbols of [[India]] where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database: Lotus" />

	~~==Trivia==~~
	*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>
	*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>
	*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database: Lotus">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>		For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent [[Asia\|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database: Lotus">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref>

	In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref ~~name="ACO"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the 5th century BCE [[Greece]], lotus was regarded as the source of a potent poison. Mixed with wine, it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref>

			In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>{{Fact\|September 2019}}

	Lotus is one of the national symbols of [[India]] where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database: Lotus" />		Lotus is one of the national symbols of [[India]] where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database: Lotus" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref ~~name="The Hyena"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>		*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>
	*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref ~~name="The Curse of the Pharaohs"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>		*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>
	*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref ~~name="A Dream of Ashes"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref ~~name="The Lizard's Mask"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>		*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref name="The Hyena">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>		*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair\|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref name="The Hyena">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)\|The Hyena]]</ref>
	*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used ~~'The~~ Lotus' as her alias.<ref name="The Curse of the Pharaohs">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>		*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref name="The Curse of the Pharaohs">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref>
	*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>		*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

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	*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>		*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref>

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

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