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'''Shapur the Unforgiving''' (died c. 420s BCE) was a [[Iran|Persian]] [[mercenary]] who operated in [[Greece]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. | |||
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Before Shapur got involved in the war, he was known for attacking rich [[merchant]]s and robbing them of their possessions. One of his last kills was Samir the Nomad, one of the richest merchants in the region.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – bio</ref> | |||
While said conflict was ongoing, Shapur crossed paths with the [[Sparta]]n ''misthios'' [[Kassandra]], who killed the former after accepting a bounty contract. Afterwards, Kassandra claimed Shapur's signature [[Shapur's Crooked Dagger|dagger]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Bounty on a Mercenary]] (Weekly)</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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Shapur the Unforgiving.jpg|Shapur upclose | |||
Shapur the Unforgiving 1.jpg|Shapur riding on [[horse]]back | |||
Shapur the Unforgiving 2.jpg|Shapur with his [[bear]] | |||
Shapur.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
{{Wiki|Shapur (name)|Shapur}} is a Persian male given name, meaning 'son of the king'. It was most notably carried by several {{Wiki|Sasanian Empire|Sasanian}} kings. As it was first attested in {{Wiki|Middle Persian}} it’s use during the Peloponnesian War is anachronistic.<ref>{{WP|Shapur (name)|Shapur}}</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:18, 1 June 2020
Shapur the Unforgiving (died c. 420s BCE) was a Persian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Before Shapur got involved in the war, he was known for attacking rich merchants and robbing them of their possessions. One of his last kills was Samir the Nomad, one of the richest merchants in the region.[1]
While said conflict was ongoing, Shapur crossed paths with the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who killed the former after accepting a bounty contract. Afterwards, Kassandra claimed Shapur's signature dagger.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Shapur is a Persian male given name, meaning 'son of the king'. It was most notably carried by several Sasanian kings. As it was first attested in Middle Persian it’s use during the Peloponnesian War is anachronistic.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – bio
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Bounty on a Mercenary (Weekly)
- ↑
Shapur on Wikipedia