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According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /> <ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref> | According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Naxos Banner" /> as well as the [[Aloadai]], the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]].<ref name="Cave of Iphimedeia">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia]]</ref> It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero [[Theseus]] abandoned the [[Crete|Kretan]] princess [[Ariadne]], and where she subsequently [[Deathbed of Ariadne|died]].<ref name="Naxos" /><ref name="Deathbed of Ariadne">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]]</ref> | ||
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Naxos Island is the largest of the Kyklades, located in the Aegean Sea of Greece. Its capital city is simply known as Naxos, or Chora, the Greek word for 'town'. The other notable settlement on the island is the village of Apollonas, born around the island's marble quarry.
The island was known for its white sandy beaches, emery, and its vast supply of pure white marble, which was highly sought after by sculptors and masons throughout Greece.[1] In spite of this, during the 5th century BCE, the construction of the island's own temple of Apollo was begun, but never completed.[2]
While the island produced enough wine to export it, it was better known for its marble, used in the Sanctuary of Olympia as well as the Akropolis Sanctuary of Athens.[3]
Banner[edit | edit source]
The banner of Naxos Island featured a kantharos flanked by bunches of grapes, similar to the coins minted on Naxos, and referencing both wine as well as the island's general dedication to the god Dionysos.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Mythology[edit | edit source]
According to Greek mythology, the Naxos Island was the birthplace of the god Dionysos,[1][3] as well as the Aloadai, the giant sons of the god Poseidon and Iphimedeia.[4] It was also on Naxos Island that the legendary hero Theseus abandoned the Kretan princess Ariadne, and where she subsequently died.[1][5]
Classical period[edit | edit source]
Some time prior to the Peloponnesian War, Myrrine, the daughter of King Leonidas I of Sparta, travelled to Naxos, where she became the island's oligarch.[6]
Naxos used to control both its neighboring island of Paros as well as the island of Andros, but Parians loathed this arrangement.[7] Eventually, under the command of Silanos, secretly a member of the Peloponnesian League branch of the Cult of Kosmos, the Parians gathered their strength and challenged Naxos.[8] With the help of the Spartans as well as the misthios Kassandra, Naxians led by Myrrine defeated Silanos and his forces.[9]
Economy[edit | edit source]
Naxos produced emery, which was mined around Routsouna Waterfall.[10] There was also a marble quarry,[1] whence was quarried the marble Naxos was best known for.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Naxos Island had fertile ground with white beaches, vivid green cypress trees, and clear, azure blue waters.[2] In the 5th century BCE, the island was divided into four regions largely referencing the island's mythical past:
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
While in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Naxos Island is given the epithet "Vineyard of Dionysos", on Ubisoft's own site, the island is named "White Marble Islands", referencing the marble production on the island.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Naxos -
A view of the island -
One of the islets south of Naxos -
The islet harbouring Alektryon's Rest -
Symbol of Naxos
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Naxos
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Worlds: Paradise Islands. Ubisoft. Accessed 18 June 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Naxos: "Naxos Banner"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Athens's Last Hope
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Catching Up
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Mother's Prayers
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Unified Front
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Writing's on the Wall