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'''Akteon''' was a [[Thebes, Greece|Thebian]] huntsman hero in [[Greek mythology]]. He was a pupil of the [[centaur]] [[Chiron]], who trained [[Achilles]] generations later. | |||
According to legend, Akteon witnessed the goddess [[Artemis]] bathing naked. For this | ==Biography== | ||
According to legend, Akteon witnessed the goddess [[Artemis]] bathing naked. For this transgression, he was devoured by his own [[dog]]s.<ref name="Historical">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Boeotia|Boeotia: Specter on the Rock]]</ref> | |||
After his death, an oracle ordered his remains to be buried and a statue erected at the [[Specter on the Rock|site]] where he died, with sacrifices being conducted annually.<ref name="Historical" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The mural featuring Akteon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' is based on the {{Wiki|File:Reconstruction_of_Nekyia_by_Polygnotus.JPG|reconstruction}} of [[Polygnotos]]' ''{{Wiki|Nekyia}}''. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Thebians]] | [[Category:Thebians]] | ||
[[Category:Marksmen]] | [[Category:Marksmen]] | ||
[[Category:Hunters]] | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 22 April 2025
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Akteon was a Thebian huntsman hero in Greek mythology. He was a pupil of the centaur Chiron, who trained Achilles generations later.
Biography[edit | edit source]
According to legend, Akteon witnessed the goddess Artemis bathing naked. For this transgression, he was devoured by his own dogs.[1]
After his death, an oracle ordered his remains to be buried and a statue erected at the site where he died, with sacrifices being conducted annually.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The mural featuring Akteon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is based on the reconstruction of Polygnotos' Nekyia.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)