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==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
In [[Greek mythology]], one of the kings of Thrace was [[Diomedes]]. He had [[Horse|mares]] whom he fed [[human]] flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when [[Herakles]], under the orders of his cousin, King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]], came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.<ref | In [[Greek mythology]], one of the kings of Thrace was [[Diomedes]]. He had [[Horse|mares]] whom he fed [[human]] flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when [[Herakles]], under the orders of his cousin, King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]], came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Makedonia|Makedonia: The Mares of Diomedes]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the 1st century BCE, a number of [[gladiator]]s, among them [[Polymestor]], were regarded as Thracians.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | During the 1st century BCE, a number of [[gladiator]]s, among them [[Polymestor]], were regarded as Thracians.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
In | In the early 16th century, Thrace gained fame for its [[Fist|pugilism]] tournaments. These drew the attention of one [[Georgios Kostas]], who left his native [[Greece]] to participate in the tournaments and gain global recognition.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Georgios Kostas]]</ref> | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Decorated Thrakian Helmet|helmet]] found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."<ref | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Decorated Thrakian Helmet|helmet]] found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the | Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greek words for the region and its inhabitants. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}} {{Mdat}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Europe]] | [[Category:Europe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:43, 19 July 2026
Thrace is a region in southeast Europe, in modern times split between Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The region is located between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, and close to the Sea of Marmara.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
In Greek mythology, one of the kings of Thrace was Diomedes. He had mares whom he fed human flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when Herakles, under the orders of his cousin, King Eurystheas of Mycenae, came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
During the 1st century BCE, a number of gladiators, among them Polymestor, were regarded as Thracians.[2]
In the early 16th century, Thrace gained fame for its pugilism tournaments. These drew the attention of one Georgios Kostas, who left his native Greece to participate in the tournaments and gain global recognition.[3]
Influence[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, a helmet found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greek words for the region and its inhabitants.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first mentioned) (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)