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Behind the scenes: might actually be better to switch the order of the sentences in this paragraph but oh well

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	Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.		Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.

	In the [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.		In the [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games. Additionally due to odd pacing of the novel, the Olympic Games depicted seem to take place in 426 BCE rather than 428 BCE.

	In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].		In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].

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	Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>		Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>

	The games continued to be held ~~till~~ the 4th century CE ~~until~~ the city ~~eventually~~ declined and was abandoned.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Ancient Olympic Games}}</ref>		The games continued to be held until the 4th century CE, when the city declined and was eventually abandoned.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Ancient Olympic Games}}</ref>

	===Modern history===		===Modern history===
	[[File:DTAG Pierre de Coubertin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics]]		[[File:DTAG Pierre de Coubertin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics]]
	In 1766, the site of Olympia was rediscovered by [[England\|English]] antiquarian {{Wiki\|Richard Chandler (antiquary)}}, with the first excavation carried out in 1829. The reports of the excavation inspired Baron [[Pierre de Coubertin]], who sought to bring back the games and its athletic ideals, hoping it would inspire competitiveness and team spirit amongst nations. Eventually, interest in the revival of the games led to the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games held in {{Wiki\|1896 Summer Olympics\|1896}} in [[Athens]].<ref name="DTAG">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis\|Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Discovery Sites: Elis – The Olympic Heritage</ref>		In 1766, the site of Olympia was rediscovered by [[England\|English]] antiquarian {{Wiki\|Richard Chandler (antiquary)\|Richard Chandler}}, with the first excavation carried out in 1829. The reports of the excavation inspired Baron [[Pierre de Coubertin]], who sought to bring back the games and its athletic ideals, hoping it would inspire competitiveness and team spirit amongst nations. Eventually, interest in the revival of the games led to the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games being held in {{Wiki\|1896 Summer Olympics\|1896}} in [[Athens]].<ref name="DTAG">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis\|Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Discovery Sites: Elis – The Olympic Heritage</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.		Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.

	In [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|~~the novel~~]], [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.		In the [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.

	In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].		In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].

	Throughout ''~~[[Assassin's Creed:~~ Odyssey]]'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.		Throughout ''Odyssey'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	{{Imageneed\|[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey~~]] and [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece~~]]}}		{{Imageneed\|[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]}}
	{{update}}		{{update}}
	[[File:ACOD Sanctuary of Olympia Elis.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]		[[File:ACOD Sanctuary of Olympia Elis.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]
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	==History==		==History==
	===~~The first Olympics~~===		===Early history===
	[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The stadium]]		[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The stadium in Olympia]]
	The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Elis: "Tomb of the First Champion"</ref>		The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Elis: "Tomb of the First Champion"</ref>

	~~===6th century BCE Olympics===~~
	In the 54th Olympic Games in 564 BCE, [[Arrachion]], a previous winner of the pankration events in 572 BCE and 568 BCE, died due to an illegal suffocation by his opponent. As a result, Arrachion was proclaimed the winner after event, winning the game posthumously.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Arkadia: "Phigaleia Fishing Port"</ref>		In the 54th Olympic Games in 564 BCE, [[Arrachion]], a previous winner of the pankration events in 572 BCE and 568 BCE, died due to an illegal suffocation by his opponent. As a result, Arrachion was proclaimed the winner after event, winning the game posthumously.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Arkadia: "Phigaleia Fishing Port"</ref>

	===428 BCE Olympics===		===428 BCE Olympics===
	[[File:ACOd-Dorieusdefeat.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra ~~defeats~~ Dorieus in 428 BCE]]		[[File:ACOd-Dorieusdefeat.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra defeating Dorieus at the 428 BCE Games]]
	During the Peloponnesian War, [[Sparta]] sent its prospective pankration champion [[Testikles]] to the 428 BCE Olympic Games in Elis. He was escorted there by the Spartan ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] and her shipmate [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Delivering a Champion]]</ref>		During the Peloponnesian War, [[Sparta]] sent its prospective pankration champion [[Testikles]] to the 428 BCE Olympic Games in Elis. He was escorted there by the Spartan ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] and her shipmate [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Delivering a Champion]]</ref>

	Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>		Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>

			The games continued to be held till the 4th century CE until the city eventually declined and was abandoned.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Ancient Olympic Games}}</ref>

			===Modern history===
			[[File:DTAG Pierre de Coubertin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics]]
			In 1766, the site of Olympia was rediscovered by [[England\|English]] antiquarian {{Wiki\|Richard Chandler (antiquary)}}, with the first excavation carried out in 1829. The reports of the excavation inspired Baron [[Pierre de Coubertin]], who sought to bring back the games and its athletic ideals, hoping it would inspire competitiveness and team spirit amongst nations. Eventually, interest in the revival of the games led to the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games held in {{Wiki\|1896 Summer Olympics\|1896}} in [[Athens]].<ref name="DTAG">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis\|Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Discovery Sites: Elis – The Olympic Heritage</ref>

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

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Imageneed\|[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] and [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]}}		{{Imageneed\|[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] and [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]}}
	{{update}}		{{update}}
	[[File:Elis~~-SanctuaryofOlympia~~.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]		[[File:ACOD Sanctuary of Olympia Elis.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]
	The '''Olympic Games''' of ancient [[Greece]] were a series of sporting contests held in celebration of and for [[Jupiter\|Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], Greece. Originally a festival, events such as a footrace, a javelin contest, [[Pankration\|wrestling matches]], and [[chariot]] racing were later added.		The '''Olympic Games''' of ancient [[Greece]] were a series of sporting contests held in celebration of and for [[Jupiter\|Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], Greece. Originally a festival, events such as a footrace, a javelin contest, [[Pankration\|wrestling matches]], and [[chariot]] racing were later added.

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	===The first Olympics===		===The first Olympics===
	[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The stadium]]		[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The stadium]]
	The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations~~#Elis\|~~Elis: Tomb of the First Champion]]</ref>		The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Elis: "Tomb of the First Champion"</ref>

	===6th century BCE Olympics===		===6th century BCE Olympics===
	In the 54th Olympic Games in 564 BCE, [[Arrachion]], a previous winner of the pankration events in 572 BCE and 568 BCE, died due to an illegal suffocation by his opponent. As a result, Arrachion was proclaimed the winner after event, winning the game posthumously.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations~~#Arkadia\|~~Arkadia: Phigaleia Fishing Port]]</ref>		In the 54th Olympic Games in 564 BCE, [[Arrachion]], a previous winner of the pankration events in 572 BCE and 568 BCE, died due to an illegal suffocation by his opponent. As a result, Arrachion was proclaimed the winner after event, winning the game posthumously.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Arkadia: "Phigaleia Fishing Port"</ref>

	===428 BCE Olympics===		===428 BCE Olympics===
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	*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''		*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==

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	*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]]
	*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''		*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel'']]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]]
	*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''		*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''

imported>Darman36: Not a stub, surely so significant and event is in Discovery Tour

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Not a stub, surely so significant and event is in Discovery Tour

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			{{update}}
	[[File:Elis-SanctuaryofOlympia.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]		[[File:Elis-SanctuaryofOlympia.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Sanctuary of Olympia, home of the Olympic Games]]
	The '''Olympic Games''' of ancient [[Greece]] were a series of sporting contests held in celebration of and for [[Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], Greece. Originally a festival, events such as a footrace, a javelin contest, [[Pankration\|wrestling matches]], and [[chariot]] racing were later added.		The '''Olympic Games''' of ancient [[Greece]] were a series of sporting contests held in celebration of and for [[Jupiter\|Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], Greece. Originally a festival, events such as a footrace, a javelin contest, [[Pankration\|wrestling matches]], and [[chariot]] racing were later added.

	Traditionally held in Elis on the [[Peloponnese]], the Olympic Games were open to contestants from ''[[Polis\|poleis]]'' across the ancient Greek world. Due to this, and the fact that they were considered sacred, even during the [[Peloponnesian War]] the Games enforced a [[Olympic Truce\|truce]] that harshly punished anyone who broke the peace.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		Traditionally held in Elis on the [[Peloponnese]], the Olympic Games were open to contestants from ''[[Polis\|poleis]]'' across the ancient Greek world. Due to this, and the fact that they were considered sacred, even during the [[Peloponnesian War]] the Games enforced a [[Olympic Truce\|truce]] that harshly punished anyone who broke the peace.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
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	==History==		==History==
	===The first Olympics===		===The first Olympics===
	[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The ~~[[Stadium, Olympia\|~~stadium]]]]		[[File:ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The stadium]]
	The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Elis\|Elis: Tomb of the First Champion]]</ref>		The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE, where it introduced the {{Wiki\|Stadion (running race)\|stadion}} race. The event saw [[Koroibos of Elis\|Koroibos]], an Elean baker, winning the event.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Elis\|Elis: Tomb of the First Champion]]</ref>

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	In [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|the novel]], [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.		In [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|the novel]], [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.

	In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission [[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]. However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].		In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].

	Throughout ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.		Throughout ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel'']]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel'']]
			*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>		Through unforeseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating [[Orion (Olympian)\|Orion]], [[Erastos (Olympian)\|Erastos]], and the reigning champion [[Dorieus]] of [[Rhodes]], she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Pankration (memory)\|Pankration]]</ref>

	The games continued to be held ~~till~~ the 4th century CE ~~until~~ the city ~~eventually~~ declined and was abandoned.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Ancient Olympic Games}}</ref>		The games continued to be held until the 4th century CE, when the city declined and was eventually abandoned.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Ancient Olympic Games}}</ref>

	===Modern history===		===Modern history===
	[[File:DTAG Pierre de Coubertin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics]]		[[File:DTAG Pierre de Coubertin.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics]]
	In 1766, the site of Olympia was rediscovered by [[England\|English]] antiquarian {{Wiki\|Richard Chandler (antiquary)}}, with the first excavation carried out in 1829. The reports of the excavation inspired Baron [[Pierre de Coubertin]], who sought to bring back the games and its athletic ideals, hoping it would inspire competitiveness and team spirit amongst nations. Eventually, interest in the revival of the games led to the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games held in {{Wiki\|1896 Summer Olympics\|1896}} in [[Athens]].<ref name="DTAG">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis\|Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Discovery Sites: Elis – The Olympic Heritage</ref>		In 1766, the site of Olympia was rediscovered by [[England\|English]] antiquarian {{Wiki\|Richard Chandler (antiquary)\|Richard Chandler}}, with the first excavation carried out in 1829. The reports of the excavation inspired Baron [[Pierre de Coubertin]], who sought to bring back the games and its athletic ideals, hoping it would inspire competitiveness and team spirit amongst nations. Eventually, interest in the revival of the games led to the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games being held in {{Wiki\|1896 Summer Olympics\|1896}} in [[Athens]].<ref name="DTAG">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis\|Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Discovery Sites: Elis – The Olympic Heritage</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.		Historically, in the year Kassandra competed, Dorieus won the pankration while Sparta took a wreath home in the four-[[horse]] chariot race.

	In [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|~~the novel~~]], [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.		In the [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', [[Alkibiades]] beats Kassandra in the stadium, though historically, the wreath for this event was awarded to Symmachos of [[Messene]]. Alkibiades is recorded as having been an Olympic champion, albeit for chariot racing in the 416 BCE games.

	In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].		In real life, women were not allowed to participate in the Olympic games of antiquity before the victory of {{Wiki\|Cynisca}} of Sparta in 396 BCE. This fact is acknowledged in the game's loading menus, but is largely ignored during the course of gameplay, should Kassandra be the chosen protagonist. Despite this, the fact that married women were not allowed to view the games unless a male relative of theirs was competing is addressed in the side mission "[[Kallipateira (memory)\|Kallipateira]]". However, there was a related athletic event for women, called [[Heraia]] and held in the honor of the goddess [[Hera]].

	Throughout ''~~[[Assassin's Creed:~~ Odyssey]]'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.		Throughout ''Odyssey'', statues featuring athletes participating in Olympic sports can be found everywhere, but especially near [[gymnasium]]s. The statue of a ''Discobolus'', or a disc thrower, seems to be based on the so-called ''{{Wiki\|Discobolus#Townley_Discobolus\|Townley Discobolus}}'', a [[Rome\|Roman]] marble copy of a 5th century BCE Greek original. The statue featuring two pankratiasts likewise seems to be based on a {{Wiki\|Wrestlers (sculpture)\|Roman marble copy}} of a lost 3rd century BCE Greek original, making its presence in the game anachronistic.

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