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[[File:Megaris-Apollostat.jpg|thumb|250px|Statue of Apollo fighting the Python]] | [[File:Megaris-Apollostat.jpg|thumb|250px|Statue of Apollo fighting the Python]] | ||
The '''Python''' was a gigantic [[snake]] in the [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | The '''Python''' was a gigantic [[snake]] in the [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. It was said to have lived in the [[Valley of the Snake]] near the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], until it was slain by the god [[Apollo]]. Following the snake's demise, the occupation of the [[Pythia]] was born. By the 5th century BCE, the [[fossil]]ized skeleton of a gigantic snake, wrapped around the ruins of the [[Snake Temple]] was believed to be what remained of the mythical serpent.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
Beneath the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|Temple of Apollo]] in the Sanctuary of Delphi was located the [[Sanctuary of Kosmos]], wherein the [[Cult of Kosmos]] gathered. In the center of its main hall was an [[Pyramid (Isu)|artifact]], above which curled a gigantic sculpture of a snake, referencing the story of the Python and the [[Omphalos]].<ref>''[[The Art of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
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Phokis-SnakeTemple1.jpg|The skull of the Python | Phokis-SnakeTemple1.jpg|The skull of the Python | ||
Phokis-SnakeTemple2.jpg|The skeleton of the Python in the ruins | Phokis-SnakeTemple2.jpg|The skeleton of the Python in the ruins | ||
ACOd-SerpentsLair-mainhall.jpg|The giant serpent coiled in the Sanctuary of Kosmos | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Corpse}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
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{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Mythical creatures]] | |||
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The Python was a gigantic snake in the Greek mythology. It was said to have lived in the Valley of the Snake near the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis, until it was slain by the god Apollo. Following the snake's demise, the occupation of the Pythia was born. By the 5th century BCE, the fossilized skeleton of a gigantic snake, wrapped around the ruins of the Snake Temple was believed to be what remained of the mythical serpent.[1]
Beneath the Temple of Apollo in the Sanctuary of Delphi was located the Sanctuary of Kosmos, wherein the Cult of Kosmos gathered. In the center of its main hall was an artifact, above which curled a gigantic sculpture of a snake, referencing the story of the Python and the Omphalos.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The skeleton of the Python in the ruins -
The skull of the Python -
The skeleton of the Python in the ruins -
The giant serpent coiled in the Sanctuary of Kosmos -
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (appears as a corpse only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]