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During the Peloponnesian War, a military camp set along a stone wall within the [[Isthmus of Poseidon|Isthmus]] of [[Poseidon]] in [[Korinthia]] was named [[Wall of Nikias]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | During the Peloponnesian War, a military camp set along a stone wall within the [[Isthmus of Poseidon|Isthmus]] of [[Poseidon]] in [[Korinthia]] was named [[Wall of Nikias]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Following the [[Battle of Amphipolis]] in 422 BCE, Nicias led the Athenian delegation engaging [[Sparta]] in [[Peace of Nicias|peace-talks]],<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] – Chapter 18</ref> which was signed and settled a year later.<ref>{{WP|Peace of Nicias}}</ref> However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty brought forth called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Tours: Battle of Amphipolis]]: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref> | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] {{ | *[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 6 February 2025
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Nicias (c. 470 – c. 413 BCE), alternatively Nikias, was an Athenian politician and general during the Peloponnesian War.
Biography[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, a military camp set along a stone wall within the Isthmus of Poseidon in Korinthia was named Wall of Nikias.[1] Following the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE, Nicias led the Athenian delegation engaging Sparta in peace-talks,[2] which was signed and settled a year later.[3] However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty brought forth called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel – Chapter 18
- ↑
Peace of Nicias on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"