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'''Bronze''' is a [[metal]] {{Wiki|alloy}} consisting primarily of [[copper]] and a small percentage of [[tin]]. Often other miscellaneous metals like [[zinc]], {{Wiki|aluminum}}, {{Wiki|manganese}}, or [[nickel]] are also added to it. It has been used by [[human]]s in the construction of weapons, tools, [[Economy|coins]], and engineering components for millennia and was especially prominent in antiquity prior to its widespread replacement by [[iron]]. | |||
[[File:ACO_Bronze.png|thumb| | |||
'''Bronze''' | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===Ancient Greece=== | ||
During the 5th century BCE in [[Greece]], bronze was a material used in weapons and armor, rendering the formerly used [[obsidian glass]] largely obsolete.<ref> | During the 5th century BCE in [[Greece]], bronze was a material used in weapons and armor, rendering the formerly used [[obsidian glass]] largely obsolete.<ref name="Arid Islands">{{Ubisoft|url=https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands|text=Assassin's Creed Odyssey Location: Arid Islands|archiveurl=http://archive.is/bOkpB|subdomain=assassinscreed}}</ref> The city of [[Chalkis City|Chalkis]] on the island of [[Euboea]] was especially renowned for its metalwork with bronze.<ref name="Chalkis City">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Euboea: "Chalkis City"</ref> The [[Argolis|Argive]] sculptor [[Polykleitos]] preferred to work with bronze, and became famous for his art.<ref name="Polykleitos' Workshop">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Argolis: "Polykleitos' Workshop"</ref> The [[Athens|Athenian]] sculptor [[Phidias]] also used bronze, most notably in his 10 meter [[Statue of Athena]] in the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] of Athens.<ref name="Athena Promachos">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Tours: The Akropolis of Athens]]: "Athena Promachos"</ref> | ||
The [[Argolis|Argive]] sculptor [[Polykleitos]] preferred to work with bronze, and became famous for his art.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] acquired bronze in varying amounts over the course of her travels.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | Perhaps the most notable building in the ancient Greece in regards to bronze was the [[Temple of Athena Chalkioikos]] in the [[polis]] of [[Sparta]], [[Lakonia]]. The interior of the temple was covered with bronze sheets, and thus it was called Chalkioikos (''Bronze House'').<ref name="Chalkioikos">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Lakonia: "Temple of Athena Chalkioikos"</ref> Another building named after the metal was the [[Chalkotheke]] in the Akropolis Sanctuary of Athens.<ref name="Chalkotheke">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Tours: The Akropolis of Athens: "Chalkotheke]</ref> During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] acquired bronze in varying amounts over the course of her travels.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
=== | ===Egypt=== | ||
By the 1st century BCE, the use of bronze had declined in Egypt but was still used in the forging of some weapons. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] collected bronze throughout his travels to upgrade his gear.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
=== | ===Crusades=== | ||
The [[Templars|Knights Templar]] minted | The [[Templars|Knights Templar]] minted [[Templar coin|currency]] using various metals, including bronze, for their own use during the [[Crusades]]. Later, these coins were obtained by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] from Templar [[guard]]s, [[Piracy|pirate]], and duelists in [[Cyprus]] and [[Acre]]'s [[Acre harbor|harbor]].<ref name="ACBloodlines">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref> | ||
=== | ===Early modern era=== | ||
Bronze was widely used as a material of statues, including the [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV|equestrian statue]] of [[Henry IV of France]]. Cast in [[Florence]] and shipped to [[Paris]] in 1614, the statue was erected at [[Pont Neuf]] in 1618. Another bronze statue, this time of [[Louis XIII of France|Louis XIII]] was erected in [[Place des Vosges]] in 1639.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | Bronze was widely used as a material of statues, including the [[Equestrian Statue of Henry IV|equestrian statue]] of [[Henry IV of France]]. Cast in [[Florence]] and shipped to [[Paris]] in 1614, the statue was erected at [[Pont Neuf]] in 1618. Another bronze statue, this time of [[Louis XIII of France|Louis XIII]] was erected in [[Place des Vosges]] in 1639.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
Over the course of his career, the [[France|French]] pirate [[Alonzo Batilla]] [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures|acquired]] and used multiple bronze implements.<ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
Over the course of his career, the [[France|French]] pirate [[Alonzo Batilla]] acquired and used multiple bronze implements.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
In Greek, bronze featured in both in the everyday life, as well as in myths. In the latter, the most notable instances are the [[Bronze Vessel of Ares|jar]] on [[Naxos Island]] wherein the story claimed the Greek god of war [[Ares]] was imprisoned,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – | In ancient Greek, bronze featured in both in the everyday life, as well as in [[Greek mythology|myths]]. In the latter, the most notable instances are the [[Bronze Vessel of Ares|jar]] on [[Naxos Island]] wherein the story claimed the Greek god of war [[Ares]] was imprisoned,<ref name="Bronze Vessel of Ares">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Naxos: "Bronze Vessel of Ares"</ref> and the [[Bronze Club of Periphetes|club]] wielded by the [[bandit]] [[Periphetes]].<ref name="Bronze Club of Periphetes">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Argolis: "Bronze Club of Periphetes"</ref> | ||
According to the legend, the Argive king [[Akrisios]] locked his daughter [[Danae]] within a chamber of bronze in an attempt to prevent a prophecy. Despite his attempt, the god [[Zeus]] infiltrated the chamber and impregnated Danae, leading to the birth of [[Perseus]] and the fulfillment of Akrisios' prophecy. In the same legend, Perseus was also given a mirror-bright bronze shield by the goddess [[Athena]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Treasury of Legends]]</ref> | According to the legend, the Argive king [[Akrisios]] locked his daughter [[Danae]] within a chamber of bronze in an attempt to prevent a prophecy. Despite his attempt, the god [[Zeus]] infiltrated the chamber and impregnated Danae, leading to the birth of [[Perseus]] and the fulfillment of Akrisios' prophecy. In the same legend, Perseus was also given a mirror-bright bronze shield by the goddess [[Athena]].<ref name="Treasury of Legends">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Treasury of Legends]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACOd-Statue-TheseusMinotaur-f.jpg|A bronze statue of [[Theseus]] slaying the [[Minotaur]] | ACOd-Statue-TheseusMinotaur-f.jpg|A bronze statue of [[Theseus]] slaying the [[Minotaur]] | ||
ACOd-Attika-AkropolisStatueofAthena.jpg|The Statue of Athena in Akropolis Sanctuary | |||
Naxos-BronzeVesselofAres-cu.jpg|The Bronze Vessel of Ares on Naxos Island | Naxos-BronzeVesselofAres-cu.jpg|The Bronze Vessel of Ares on Naxos Island | ||
Argolis-BronzeClubofPeriphetes1.jpg|The Bronze Club of Periphetes in Argolis | Argolis-BronzeClubofPeriphetes1.jpg|The Bronze Club of Periphetes in Argolis | ||
ACP Bronze Compass.png|An 18th century compass made of bronze | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
[[Category:Minerals]] | [[Category:Minerals]] | ||
[[Category:Materials]] | |||
[[Category:Economy]] | |||
[[Category:Metals]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:03, 30 August 2025
Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper and a small percentage of tin. Often other miscellaneous metals like zinc, aluminum, manganese, or nickel are also added to it. It has been used by humans in the construction of weapons, tools, coins, and engineering components for millennia and was especially prominent in antiquity prior to its widespread replacement by iron.
History[edit | edit source]
Ancient Greece[edit | edit source]
During the 5th century BCE in Greece, bronze was a material used in weapons and armor, rendering the formerly used obsidian glass largely obsolete.[1] The city of Chalkis on the island of Euboea was especially renowned for its metalwork with bronze.[2] The Argive sculptor Polykleitos preferred to work with bronze, and became famous for his art.[3] The Athenian sculptor Phidias also used bronze, most notably in his 10 meter Statue of Athena in the Akropolis Sanctuary of Athens.[4]
Perhaps the most notable building in the ancient Greece in regards to bronze was the Temple of Athena Chalkioikos in the polis of Sparta, Lakonia. The interior of the temple was covered with bronze sheets, and thus it was called Chalkioikos (Bronze House).[5] Another building named after the metal was the Chalkotheke in the Akropolis Sanctuary of Athens.[6] During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra acquired bronze in varying amounts over the course of her travels.[7]
Egypt[edit | edit source]
By the 1st century BCE, the use of bronze had declined in Egypt but was still used in the forging of some weapons. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa collected bronze throughout his travels to upgrade his gear.[8]
Crusades[edit | edit source]
The Knights Templar minted currency using various metals, including bronze, for their own use during the Crusades. Later, these coins were obtained by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad from Templar guards, pirate, and duelists in Cyprus and Acre's harbor.[9]
Early modern era[edit | edit source]
Bronze was widely used as a material of statues, including the equestrian statue of Henry IV of France. Cast in Florence and shipped to Paris in 1614, the statue was erected at Pont Neuf in 1618. Another bronze statue, this time of Louis XIII was erected in Place des Vosges in 1639.[10]
Over the course of his career, the French pirate Alonzo Batilla acquired and used multiple bronze implements.[11]
Mythology[edit | edit source]
In ancient Greek, bronze featured in both in the everyday life, as well as in myths. In the latter, the most notable instances are the jar on Naxos Island wherein the story claimed the Greek god of war Ares was imprisoned,[12] and the club wielded by the bandit Periphetes.[13]
According to the legend, the Argive king Akrisios locked his daughter Danae within a chamber of bronze in an attempt to prevent a prophecy. Despite his attempt, the god Zeus infiltrated the chamber and impregnated Danae, leading to the birth of Perseus and the fulfillment of Akrisios' prophecy. In the same legend, Perseus was also given a mirror-bright bronze shield by the goddess Athena.[14]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The Statue of Athena in Akropolis Sanctuary -
The Bronze Vessel of Ares on Naxos Island -
The Bronze Club of Periphetes in Argolis -
An 18th century compass made of bronze
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brahman (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Location: Arid Islands on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Euboea: "Chalkis City"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Argolis: "Polykleitos' Workshop"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Tours: The Akropolis of Athens: "Athena Promachos"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Lakonia: "Temple of Athena Chalkioikos"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Tours: The Akropolis of Athens: "Chalkotheke]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Naxos: "Bronze Vessel of Ares"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Argolis: "Bronze Club of Periphetes"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Treasury of Legends