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{{WP-REAL}} | {{Youmay|a region of Greece in the Peloponnese|the [[Elis (city)|capital city]] of the region}} | ||
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[[File:ACOd-banner-Elis.jpg|thumb|150px|The banner of Elis]] | |||
[[File:Elis.jpg|thumb| | '''Elis''' is a {{wiki|regional units of Greece|regional unit}} of [[Greece]], geographically situated in the [[Peloponnese]] but administered as part of the {{wiki|Western Greece}} region. | ||
==Influence== | |||
In Elis lay the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] which was home to the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] which in turn housed one of the [[Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]], the [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|statue of Zeus]] made by [[Phidias]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Apart from this, the sanctuary also hosted the [[Olympic Games]] every four years, producing champions such as [[Kyros of Zarax]],<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref>, and throughout the 5th century BCE, Elis' economy revolved around training athletes for this event and hosting it. The region did not have a sizable population, but it received a hefty amount of visits from athletes and tourists year-round.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
== | ==Geography== | ||
Elis is the westernmost region of the Peloponnese peninsula. Its terrain is marked by vast swamps.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
== | ===Regions=== | ||
*[ | Elis was made up of seven regions: | ||
*[[Araxos Point]] | |||
*[[Erymanthos Foothills]] | |||
*[[Forgotten Swamps]] | |||
*[[Kingdom of Pelops]] | |||
*[[Plains of Flax]] | |||
*[[Psophis Foothills]] | |||
*[[Valley of Olympia]] | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*The emblem of Elis is a highly stylized lightning bolt, a common feature in ancient Elean coins. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD_Elis_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis | |||
ACOD Elis Symbol.PNG|Symbol of Elis | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | |||
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{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
[[Category:Greece]] | [[Category:Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Regions of Greece]] | [[Category:Regions of Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Peloponnese]] | |||
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Elis is a regional unit of Greece, geographically situated in the Peloponnese but administered as part of the Western Greece region.
Influence[edit | edit source]
In Elis lay the Sanctuary of Olympia which was home to the Temple of Zeus which in turn housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Zeus made by Phidias.[1] Apart from this, the sanctuary also hosted the Olympic Games every four years, producing champions such as Kyros of Zarax,[2], and throughout the 5th century BCE, Elis' economy revolved around training athletes for this event and hosting it. The region did not have a sizable population, but it received a hefty amount of visits from athletes and tourists year-round.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Elis is the westernmost region of the Peloponnese peninsula. Its terrain is marked by vast swamps.[1]
Regions[edit | edit source]
Elis was made up of seven regions:
- Araxos Point
- Erymanthos Foothills
- Forgotten Swamps
- Kingdom of Pelops
- Plains of Flax
- Psophis Foothills
- Valley of Olympia
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The emblem of Elis is a highly stylized lightning bolt, a common feature in ancient Elean coins.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis
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Symbol of Elis
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]

