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'''Hippolytos''' was the son of [[Theseus]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | '''Hippolytos''' was the son of [[Theseus]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, [[Phaidra]], was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god [[Poseidon]] bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his [[chariot]], dying.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Argolis|Argolis: Chariot of Hippolytos]]</ref> | When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, [[Phaidra]], was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god [[Poseidon]] bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his [[chariot]], dying.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Argolis|Argolis: Chariot of Hippolytos]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
In 5th century BCE [[Athens]] had a [[Monument of Hippolytos|cenotaph]] erected in Hippolytos' memory.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Monument of Hippolytos]]</ref> | In 5th century BCE [[Athens]] had a [[Monument of Hippolytos|cenotaph]] erected in Hippolytos' memory.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Monument of Hippolytos]]</ref> | ||
Within the [[Sinkholes of Herakles]] in [[Argolis]] were the remains of Hippolytos' [[Chariot of Hippolytos|chariot]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited these both landmarks during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | Within the [[Sinkholes of Herakles]] in [[Argolis]] were the remains of Hippolytos' [[Chariot of Hippolytos|chariot]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited these both landmarks during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Argolis-SoH-ChariotofHippolytos-chariot.jpg|The remains of Hippolytos' chariot | Argolis-SoH-ChariotofHippolytos-chariot.jpg|The remains of Hippolytos' chariot | ||
Athens-MonumentofHippolytos.jpg|The Monument of Hippolytos in Athens | Athens-MonumentofHippolytos.jpg|The Monument of Hippolytos in Athens | ||
DTAG Asklepios ressurects Hippoylte - Jean Daret.jpg|A painting by Jean Daret depicting Hippolytos' ressurection by Asklepios | |||
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[[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | [[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | ||
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[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:46, 22 September 2026
Hippolytos was the son of Theseus in Greek mythology.
Biography[edit | edit source]
When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, Phaidra, was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god Poseidon bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his chariot, dying.[1]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
In 5th century BCE Athens had a cenotaph erected in Hippolytos' memory.[2]
Within the Sinkholes of Herakles in Argolis were the remains of Hippolytos' chariot. The Spartan misthios Kassandra visited these both landmarks during the Peloponnesian War.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The remains of Hippolytos' chariot -
The Monument of Hippolytos in Athens -
A painting by Jean Daret depicting Hippolytos' ressurection by Asklepios
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)