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==History==
==History==

===Mythology===
===Mythology===

According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>
According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>

===Classical period===
===Classical period===

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	'''Naxos Island''' is the largest of the [[Kyklades]], located in the [[Aegean Sea]] of [[Greece]]. Its capital city is simply known as [[Naxos]], or ''Chora'', the Greek word for 'town'. The other notable settlement on the island is the village of [[Apollonas]], born around the island's [[marble]] [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]].		'''Naxos Island''' is the largest of the [[Kyklades]], located in the [[Aegean Sea]] of [[Greece]]. Its capital city is simply known as [[Naxos]], or ''Chora'', the Greek word for 'town'. The other notable settlement on the island is the village of [[Apollonas]], born around the island's [[marble]] [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]].

	The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/paradise-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Paradise Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>		The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE, the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/paradise-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Paradise Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>

	While the island produced [[wine]] ~~enough~~ to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="Naxos Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: "Naxos Banner"]]</ref>		While the island produced enough [[wine]] to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="Naxos Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: "Naxos Banner"]]</ref>

	==Banner==		==Banner==
	The banner of Naxos Island ~~features~~ a ''{{Wiki\|kantharos}}'' flanked by bunches of [[grape]]s, similar to the [[coin]]s minted on Naxos, and referencing both wine as well as the island's general [[Cult of Dionysos\|dedication]] to the god [[Dionysos]].<ref name="Naxos Banner" />		The banner of Naxos Island featured a ''{{Wiki\|kantharos}}'' flanked by bunches of [[grape]]s, similar to the [[coin]]s minted on Naxos, and referencing both wine as well as the island's general [[Cult of Dionysos\|dedication]] to the god [[Dionysos]].<ref name="Naxos Banner" />

	==History==		==History==
	===Mythology===		===Mythology===
	According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>		According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>

	===Classical period===		===Classical period===
	Some time prior to the [[Peloponnesian War]], [[Myrrine]], the daughter of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]], travelled to Naxos, where she became the island's oligarch.<ref name="Athens' Last Hope">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref>		Some time prior to the [[Peloponnesian War]], [[Myrrine]], the daughter of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]], travelled to Naxos, where she became the island's oligarch.<ref name="Athens' Last Hope">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref>

	Naxos used to control both its neighboring island of [[Paros Island\|Paros]] as well as the island of [[Andros]], but Parians loathed this arrangement.<ref name=Catching Up">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Catching Up]]</ref> Eventually, under the command of [[Silanos]], secretly a member of the [[Peloponnesian League (Cult of Kosmos)\|Peloponnesian League]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], the Parians gathered their strength and challenged Naxos.<ref name="Mother's Prayers">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> With the help of the [[Sparta]]ns as well as the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], Naxians led by Myrrine ~~beat~~ Silanos and his forces.<ref name="Unified Front">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Unified Front]]</ref>		Naxos used to control both its neighboring island of [[Paros Island\|Paros]] as well as the island of [[Andros]], but Parians loathed this arrangement.<ref name=Catching Up">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Catching Up]]</ref> Eventually, under the command of [[Silanos]], secretly a member of the [[Peloponnesian League (Cult of Kosmos)\|Peloponnesian League]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], the Parians gathered their strength and challenged Naxos.<ref name="Mother's Prayers">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> With the help of the [[Sparta]]ns as well as the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], Naxians led by Myrrine defeated Silanos and his forces.<ref name="Unified Front">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Unified Front]]</ref>

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	*[[Zeus' Cove]]		*[[Zeus' Cove]]
	~~<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>~~

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	While in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island given the epithet "Vineyard of Dionysos", on [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />		While in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island is given the epithet "Vineyard of Dionysos", on [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />

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	ACOd-NaxosIsland-roosterisland.jpg\|The islet harbouring [[Alektryon's Rest]]		ACOd-NaxosIsland-roosterisland.jpg\|The islet harbouring [[Alektryon's Rest]]
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island ~~is never~~ given an epithet ~~unlike almost all other regions. However~~, on [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />		While in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island given the epithet "Vineyard of Dionysos", on [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/paradise-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Paradise Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>		The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/paradise-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Paradise Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>

	While the island produced [[wine]] enough to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="Naxos Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos Banner]]</ref>		While the island produced [[wine]] enough to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="Naxos Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: "Naxos Banner"]]</ref>

	==Banner==		==Banner==
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island is never given an epithet unlike almost all other regions. However, on [[Ubisoft]]'s own https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island is never given an epithet unlike almost all other regions. However, on [[Ubisoft]]'s own [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	[[File:ACOd-banner-Naxos.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The banner of Naxos]]		[[File:ACOd-banner-Naxos.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The banner of Naxos]]
	'''Naxos Island''' is the largest of the [[Kyklades]], located in the [[Aegean Sea]] of [[Greece]]. Its capital city is simply known as [[Naxos]], or ''Chora'', the Greek word for 'town'. The other notable settlement on the island is the village of [[Apollonas]], born around the island's [[marble]] [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]].		'''Naxos Island''' is the largest of the [[Kyklades]], located in the [[Aegean Sea]] of [[Greece]]. Its capital city is simply known as [[Naxos]], or ''Chora'', the Greek word for 'town'. The other notable settlement on the island is the village of [[Apollonas]], born around the island's [[marble]] [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]].

	The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.~~{{Fact\|March 2020}}~~		The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.<ref name="Naxos">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos]]</ref> In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE the construction of the island's own [[Temple of Apollo, Naxos\|temple]] of [[Apollo]] was begun, but never completed.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/paradise-islands ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Paradise Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.</ref>

	While the island produced wine enough to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="~~Discovery Site~~">''[[~~Assassin's Creed~~: ~~Odyssey~~]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos Banner]]</ref>		While the island produced [[wine]] enough to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] as well as the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of [[Athens]].<ref name="Naxos Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Naxos\|Naxos: Naxos Banner]]</ref>

	==Banner==		==Banner==
	The banner of Naxos Island features a ''{{Wiki\|kantharos}}'' flanked by bunches of [[grape]]s, similar to the ~~coins~~ minted on Naxos, and referencing both wine as well as the island's general [[Cult of Dionysos\|dedication]] to the god [[Dionysos]].<ref name="~~Discovery Site~~" />		The banner of Naxos Island features a ''{{Wiki\|kantharos}}'' flanked by bunches of [[grape]]s, similar to the [[coin]]s minted on Naxos, and referencing both wine as well as the island's general [[Cult of Dionysos\|dedication]] to the god [[Dionysos]].<ref name="Naxos Banner" />

	==History==		==History==
	===Mythology===		===Mythology===
	According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="~~Discovery Site~~" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>		According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>

	===Classical period===		===Classical period===
	Some time prior to the [[Peloponnesian War]], [[Myrrine]], the daughter of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]], travelled to Naxos, where she became the island's oligarch.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref>		Some time prior to the [[Peloponnesian War]], [[Myrrine]], the daughter of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]], travelled to Naxos, where she became the island's oligarch.<ref name="Athens' Last Hope">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref>

	Naxos used to control both its neighboring island of [[Paros Island\|Paros]] as well as the island of [[Andros]], but Parians loathed this arrangement.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Catching Up]]</ref> Eventually, under the command of [[Silanos]], secretly a member of the [[Peloponnesian League (Cult of Kosmos)\|Peloponnesian League]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], the Parians gathered their strength and challenged Naxos.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> With the help of the [[Sparta]]ns as well as the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], Naxians led by Myrrine beat Silanos and his forces.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Unified Front]]</ref>		Naxos used to control both its neighboring island of [[Paros Island\|Paros]] as well as the island of [[Andros]], but Parians loathed this arrangement.<ref name=Catching Up">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Catching Up]]</ref> Eventually, under the command of [[Silanos]], secretly a member of the [[Peloponnesian League (Cult of Kosmos)\|Peloponnesian League]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], the Parians gathered their strength and challenged Naxos.<ref name="Mother's Prayers">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> With the help of the [[Sparta]]ns as well as the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], Naxians led by Myrrine beat Silanos and his forces.<ref name="Unified Front">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Unified Front]]</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	Naxos produced {{Wiki\|Emery (rock)\|emery}}, which was mined around [[Routsouna Waterfall]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Writing's on the Wall]]</ref> There was also a marble [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]].<ref name="Naxos" />		Naxos produced {{Wiki\|Emery (rock)\|emery}}, which was mined around [[Routsouna Waterfall]].<ref name="Writing's on the Wall">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Writing's on the Wall]]</ref> There was also a marble [[Naxos Quarry\|quarry]],<ref name="Naxos" /> whence was quarried the marble Naxos was best known for.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Naxos Island ~~was~~ fertile ground with white beaches, and divided into four regions referencing the island's mythical past:		Naxos Island had fertile ground with white beaches, vivid green cypress trees, and clear, azure blue waters.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" /> In the 5th century BCE, the island was divided into four regions largely referencing the island's mythical past:
	*[[Ariadne's Fate]]		*[[Ariadne's Fate]]
	*[[Maenad's Hills]]		*[[Maenad's Hills]]
	*[[Marble Bay]]		*[[Marble Bay]]
	*[[Zeus' Cove]]		*[[Zeus' Cove]]
			<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

			==Behind the scenes==
			In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', Naxos Island is never given an epithet unlike almost all other regions. However, on [[Ubisoft]]'s own https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/ site], the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.<ref name="Paradise Islands: Naxos" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	==History==		==History==
	===Mythology===		===Mythology===
	According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>		According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete\|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne\|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref>

	===Classical period===		===Classical period===