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[[ | '''Attika''' is a historical region and peninsula in [[Greece]] projecting into the [[Aegean Sea]]. It encompasses the country's capital, [[Athens]], and as such, it is home to some of the most iconic Hellenic landmarks. Furthermore, the region's {{wiki|Mediterranean climate|dry summer climate}} is archetypal of the beautiful environment popularly associated with Greece. Along with [[Megaris]] and [[Boeotia]], Attika forms part of the [[Attikan Peninsula]].<ref name="ACOd site">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/attika-peninsula ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Attika Peninsula]. Ubisoft. Accessed 24 June 2018.</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
By the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], Attika was a heavily-trafficked area, with Athens as the largest city in Greece. With the conflict pitting the Athens-led [[Delian League]] against [[Sparta]]'s [[Peloponnesian League]], the peninsula was at the center of the conflict.<ref name="ACOd site" /> The [[Spartan army]] set up multiple siege camps along the western approaches to Athens, as well as the [[Cemetery Road]]. Despite the threat of this army, Athens and Attika at large remained unconquered for the majority of the conflict.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
As power shifted between Athens' Delian League and Sparta's Peloponnesian League during the conflict, each side employed a number of [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] to aid their causes around the Greek world.<ref name="For Democracy!">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[For Democracy!]]''</ref><ref name="Spears for Hire">''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion'' – ''[[Spears for Hire]]''</ref> | |||
Prior to | ==Economy== | ||
Prior to the [[Peloponnesian War]], Attika's wealth was based primarily on the [[silver]] mining industry set in and around the town of [[Lavrio]]. With the dawn of the Delian League, Attika's prosperity shifted to taxation as a principal source of income.<ref name="ACOd site" /> In addition to silver, Attika also became famous for exporting the [[marble]] [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry|quarried]] from [[Scarred Mountain of Pentelikos|Mount Pentelikos]].<ref name="Mt. Pentelikos Village">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Mt. Pentelikos Village]]</ref> | |||
== | ==Regions== | ||
*In the [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/home official website] | The Attika Peninsula was made up of fourteen regions and islands: | ||
*[[Abandoned Farmlands]] | |||
*[[Aegina]] | |||
*[[Cape Sounion]] | |||
*[[Athens|Greater Athens]] | |||
*[[Heights of Thorikos]] | |||
*[[Isle of Salamis]] | |||
*[[Marathon Beach]] | |||
*[[Parnes Mountains]] | |||
*[[Phaleron Sandy Bay]] | |||
*[[Port of Piraeus]] | |||
*[[Sacred Plains of Demeter]] | |||
*[[Scarred Mountain of Pentelikos]] | |||
*[[Sieged Plains]] | |||
*[[Silver Mountain]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The emblem of Attika in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' is a stylized {{Wiki|Owl of Athena|owl}}, referencing the Greek goddess [[Athena]].<ref name="Attikan Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Attika|Attika: "Attikan Banner"]]</ref> | |||
In ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'', Attika has the epithet "The Land of Democracy", referencing one of its historically most meaningful contributions to the world.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
In the game's [https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/home official website], the regions of Attika, Boeotia, and Megaris are grouped under "Attika Peninsula", despite the latter two being geographically distinct and Attika in actuality being synonymous with the Attika Peninsula.<ref name="ACOd site" /><ref name="Attica">{{WP|Attica}}</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACOD_Attika_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of the region | ACOD_Attika_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of the region | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{C|map only}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{C|map only}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]] – [[For Democracy!]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – [[Spears for Hire]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
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[[Category:Greece]] | [[Category:Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Regions of Greece]] | [[Category:Regions of Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in the Attikan Peninsula]] | |||
[[Category:Peninsulas]] | [[Category:Peninsulas]] | ||
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Attika is a historical region and peninsula in Greece projecting into the Aegean Sea. It encompasses the country's capital, Athens, and as such, it is home to some of the most iconic Hellenic landmarks. Furthermore, the region's dry summer climate is archetypal of the beautiful environment popularly associated with Greece. Along with Megaris and Boeotia, Attika forms part of the Attikan Peninsula.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, Attika was a heavily-trafficked area, with Athens as the largest city in Greece. With the conflict pitting the Athens-led Delian League against Sparta's Peloponnesian League, the peninsula was at the center of the conflict.[1] The Spartan army set up multiple siege camps along the western approaches to Athens, as well as the Cemetery Road. Despite the threat of this army, Athens and Attika at large remained unconquered for the majority of the conflict.[2]
As power shifted between Athens' Delian League and Sparta's Peloponnesian League during the conflict, each side employed a number of mercenaries to aid their causes around the Greek world.[3][4]
Economy[edit | edit source]
Prior to the Peloponnesian War, Attika's wealth was based primarily on the silver mining industry set in and around the town of Lavrio. With the dawn of the Delian League, Attika's prosperity shifted to taxation as a principal source of income.[1] In addition to silver, Attika also became famous for exporting the marble quarried from Mount Pentelikos.[5]
Regions[edit | edit source]
The Attika Peninsula was made up of fourteen regions and islands:
- Abandoned Farmlands
- Aegina
- Cape Sounion
- Greater Athens
- Heights of Thorikos
- Isle of Salamis
- Marathon Beach
- Parnes Mountains
- Phaleron Sandy Bay
- Port of Piraeus
- Sacred Plains of Demeter
- Scarred Mountain of Pentelikos
- Sieged Plains
- Silver Mountain
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The emblem of Attika in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is a stylized owl, referencing the Greek goddess Athena.[6]
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Attika has the epithet "The Land of Democracy", referencing one of its historically most meaningful contributions to the world.[2]
In the game's official website, the regions of Attika, Boeotia, and Megaris are grouped under "Attika Peninsula", despite the latter two being geographically distinct and Attika in actuality being synonymous with the Attika Peninsula.[1][7]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the region
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (map only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (map only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – For Democracy! (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Spears for Hire (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Worlds: Attika Peninsula. Ubisoft. Accessed 24 June 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – For Democracy!
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Spears for Hire
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Mt. Pentelikos Village
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Attika: "Attikan Banner"
- ↑
Attica on Wikipedia
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