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The '''Grand Temple of Apollo''' was the largest of the three temples in antiquity dedicated to the [[Greece|Greek]] god [[Apollo]], located on the island of [[Delos]] in Greece. Outside of it | |image = Grand Temple of Apollo.jpg | ||
|description = One of the largest temples dedicated to Apollo. | |||
|location = [[Delos]], [[Greece]] | |||
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|dateconstructed = 475 BCE – 450 BCE | |||
|datedestroyed = 89 – 85 BCE | |||
|abandoned = | |||
|functions = Temple | |||
|affiliation = Cult of Apollo | |||
|other factions = | |||
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The '''Grand Temple of Apollo''' was the largest of the three temples in antiquity dedicated to the [[Greece|Greek]] god [[Apollo]], located within the [[Sanctuary of Apollo]] on the island of [[Delos]] in Greece. Outside of it stood the [[Colossus of the Naxians]], a giant statue of the god. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The construction of the temple began when the island became the seat of the [[Delian League]] between 475 and 450 BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations | The construction of the temple began when the island became the seat of the [[Delian League]] between 475 and 450 BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Delos: "Grand Temple of Apollo"</ref> Built on top of the akropolis of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the temple also laid on top of an ancient tomb.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who claimed the valuables within the temple, among them [[Theo's Royal Scepter]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who claimed the valuables within the temple, among them [[Theo's Royal Scepter]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
A part of a tomb with a dead end was located below the Temple of Apollo, behind a bronze statue on the South side of the temple. The partial tomb contained urns, [[snake]]s, and skeletons, as well as a pile of apples concealing an [[Ainigmata Ostraka|engraving]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Ainigmata Ostraka]]: Grave Discovery</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Locations in Delos]] | [[Category:Locations in Delos]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Birthplace of Apollo]] | [[Category:Locations in the Birthplace of Apollo]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Sanctuary of Apollo]] | [[Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Apollo]] | ||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
[[Category:Military camps]] | [[Category:Military camps]] | ||
[[Category:Tombs]] | [[Category:Tombs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:17, 24 June 2024
This article is about the temple of Apollo in Delos. For other uses, see Temple of Apollo.
- "The birthplace of Apollo himself. Impressive."
- ―Kassandra upon arriving at the temple, 420s BCE.[src]
The Grand Temple of Apollo was the largest of the three temples in antiquity dedicated to the Greek god Apollo, located within the Sanctuary of Apollo on the island of Delos in Greece. Outside of it stood the Colossus of the Naxians, a giant statue of the god.
History[edit | edit source]
The construction of the temple began when the island became the seat of the Delian League between 475 and 450 BCE.[1] Built on top of the akropolis of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the temple also laid on top of an ancient tomb.[2]
During the Peloponnesian War, the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who claimed the valuables within the temple, among them Theo's Royal Scepter.[2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
A part of a tomb with a dead end was located below the Temple of Apollo, behind a bronze statue on the South side of the temple. The partial tomb contained urns, snakes, and skeletons, as well as a pile of apples concealing an engraving.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Interior of the temple -
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Delos: "Grand Temple of Apollo"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Ainigmata Ostraka: Grave Discovery