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{{ | |image = ACOD Erechtheion.jpg | ||
{{ | |description = A temple dedicated to Athena, Poseidon and Athenian kings Erechtheus and Kekrops. | ||
|location = [[Akropolis Sanctuary]], [[Athens]], [[Greece]] | |||
The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the | |architect = [[Mnesikles]] {{c|possibly}} | ||
|dateconstructed = 421 BCE – 406 BCE | |||
|datedestroyed = partially in 1st century BCE | |||
|abandoned = | |||
|functions = Temple | |||
|affiliation = Cult of Athens<br>Cult of Poseidon | |||
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The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the north side of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] in [[Athens]], [[Attika]], Greece. | |||
The most significant site of worship on the | The most significant site of worship on the acropolis, the temple was known for its {{Wiki|caryatid}}s and was dedicated to the [[Greek mythology|Greek gods]] [[Poseidon]] and [[Athena]]. In addition, it was also dedicated to [[Erechtheus]] and [[Kekrops]], two legendary kings of Athens, the latter of which was said to have been buried beneath the portico.<ref name="HL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Attika: Erechtheion</ref> The [[Olive Tree of Athena]] was located west of the temple.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Discovery Sites: Olive Tree of Athena</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="ACOD">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Erechtheion is a landmark in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', situated on the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]]. The temple is an anachronism in the game as construction of the temple only began in 421 BCE, a year after the game's conclusion, and completed in 406 BCE. | |||
The model of the Porch of the Caryatids was also used by level artist [[Kevin Kok]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' for an unnamed place of worship in the poor district of [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Porch">{{Cite web|url=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EG3w8|title=Assassin's Creed Origins: Alexandria|author=Kevin Kok|date=31 October 2017|accessdate=3 July 2020|publisher=''ArtStation''}}</ref> | |||
It is also reused as a statue of [[Helena]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD Porch of the Caryatids.jpg|The Porch of the Caryatids | |||
ACO Alexandria 8.jpg|The Porch of the Caryatids statues as reused in ''Origins''' Alexandria | |||
ACV Statue of Saint Helen.png|St. Helena statue remodeled from the Porch of the Caryatids | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Anachronisms]] | |||
[[Category:Landmarks in Athens]] | |||
[[Category:Locations in Attika]] | |||
[[Category:Tombs]] | |||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:16, 13 September 2023
The Erechtheion was an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Akropolis Sanctuary in Athens, Attika, Greece.
The most significant site of worship on the acropolis, the temple was known for its caryatids and was dedicated to the Greek gods Poseidon and Athena. In addition, it was also dedicated to Erechtheus and Kekrops, two legendary kings of Athens, the latter of which was said to have been buried beneath the portico.[1] The Olive Tree of Athena was located west of the temple.[2]
During the Peloponnesian War, the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Erechtheion is a landmark in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, situated on the Akropolis Sanctuary. The temple is an anachronism in the game as construction of the temple only began in 421 BCE, a year after the game's conclusion, and completed in 406 BCE.
The model of the Porch of the Caryatids was also used by level artist Kevin Kok in Assassin's Creed: Origins for an unnamed place of worship in the poor district of Alexandria.[4]
It is also reused as a statue of Helena in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The Porch of the Caryatids -
The Porch of the Caryatids statues as reused in Origins' Alexandria -
St. Helena statue remodeled from the Porch of the Caryatids
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Attika: Erechtheion
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Olive Tree of Athena
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Kevin Kok (31 October 2017). Assassin's Creed Origins: Alexandria. ArtStation. Retrieved on 3 July 2020.