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|name = Croton | |||
'''Croton''' is a city in [[Italy]] | |image = PL-OVERTURE.jpg | ||
|state = [[Italy]] | |||
|founded = Greeks from [[Achaia]] | |||
|date = 708 BCE}} | |||
'''Croton''' (Ancient Greek: Κρότων, Italian: ''Crotone'') is a city in Southern [[Italy]]. In classical antiquity it was a [[Greece|Greek]] ''[[polis]]'' in the region called [[Magna Graecia]]. Around the 6th century BCE, the [[scholar]] [[Pythagoras]] and his protégé, [[Kyros of Zarax]], spent a few years in Croton, where they thrived thanks to Pythagoras' knowledge. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A few years after Pythagoras' discovery of the tetractys, he, Kyros, and several servants travelled to Croton, where they were welcomed by an invigorated crowd. Pythagoras and Kyros thrived during their stay in the city, and Pythagoras set up his own academy, passing his teachings onto young and ambitious scholars.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 2 | A few years after Pythagoras' discovery of the tetractys, he, Kyros, and several servants travelled to Croton, where they were welcomed by an invigorated crowd. Pythagoras and Kyros thrived during their stay in the city, and Pythagoras set up his own academy, passing his teachings onto young and ambitious scholars.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]''</ref> | ||
However, after | However, after living in the city for a while, tension began to build as people began to doubt Pythagoras' teachings and ideals. Some were simply envious, while others disagreed with them. After an attempt on Pythagoras' life, he and Kyros left the city through a hidden passage in the house of one of his students, [[Milo]].<ref name="PL" /> | ||
In the late 6th century BCE, the city waged war on one of its neighbours, [[Sybaris]]. Subjugating it around 510 or 509 BCE, the Crotonians celebrated their victory by dedicating a [[Krotoniate Tripod|tripod]] to the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / Phokis: Krotoniate Tripod</ref> | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Poleis]] | [[Category:Poleis]] | ||
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[[Category:Cities in Ancient Rome]] | [[Category:Cities in Ancient Rome]] | ||
[[Category:Former Greek colonies]] | [[Category:Former Greek colonies]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:57, 12 May 2026
Croton (Ancient Greek: Κρότων, Italian: Crotone) is a city in Southern Italy. In classical antiquity it was a Greek polis in the region called Magna Graecia. Around the 6th century BCE, the scholar Pythagoras and his protégé, Kyros of Zarax, spent a few years in Croton, where they thrived thanks to Pythagoras' knowledge.
History[edit | edit source]
A few years after Pythagoras' discovery of the tetractys, he, Kyros, and several servants travelled to Croton, where they were welcomed by an invigorated crowd. Pythagoras and Kyros thrived during their stay in the city, and Pythagoras set up his own academy, passing his teachings onto young and ambitious scholars.[1]
However, after living in the city for a while, tension began to build as people began to doubt Pythagoras' teachings and ideals. Some were simply envious, while others disagreed with them. After an attempt on Pythagoras' life, he and Kyros left the city through a hidden passage in the house of one of his students, Milo.[1]
In the late 6th century BCE, the city waged war on one of its neighbours, Sybaris. Subjugating it around 510 or 509 BCE, the Crotonians celebrated their victory by dedicating a tripod to the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Phokis: Krotoniate Tripod