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[[File:ACOD_Hermes'_Kerukeion.png|thumb|Hermes' Kerukeion]] | [[File:ACOD_Hermes'_Kerukeion.png|thumb|Hermes' Kerukeion]] | ||
'''Hermes' Kerukeion''' was a | '''Hermes' Kerukeion''' was a staff believed to have been the ''kerukeion'' gifted by the god [[Apollo]] to [[Hermes Trismegistus|Hermes]], the god of trade, trickery and sports in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the spear was in the possession of [[Hippokrates]]. He gave it to the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] after she helped him free a group of [[Slavery|slaves]] held captive at the [[Melanippos' Camp]].<ref name="Patients">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Let My Patients Go]]</ref> | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
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{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Hermes' Kerukeion"}} | |||
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!colspan="5"|Description | |||
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|colspan="5"|''Apollo gifted Hermes his kerukeion as an act of friendship. It has come to represent peace ever since.'' | |||
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== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Hermes' Kerukeion, a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', is listed and functions as a [[spear]] despite being described as a staff in-game. | |||
Kηρύκειον (''kērū́keion'') is Greek for 'herald's wand, herald's staff', and is an alternate name for the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus|caduceus]], the staff Hermes is depicted carrying in numerous artworks. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD Hermes' Kerukeion.jpg|Concept art | |||
ACOd-HermesKerukeion.jpg|Kassandra wielding Hermes' ''kerukeion'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Spears]] | ||
[[Category:Long weapons]] | [[Category:Long weapons]] | ||
[[Category:5th century BCE weapons]] | [[Category:5th century BCE weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Personal weapons]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:47, 25 May 2025
Hermes' Kerukeion was a staff believed to have been the kerukeion gifted by the god Apollo to Hermes, the god of trade, trickery and sports in Greek mythology.
During the Peloponnesian War, the spear was in the possession of Hippokrates. He gave it to the Spartan misthios Kassandra after she helped him free a group of slaves held captive at the Melanippos' Camp.[1]
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Hermes' Kerukeion"}}| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | ||||
| Apollo gifted Hermes his kerukeion as an act of friendship. It has come to represent peace ever since. | ||||
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Hermes' Kerukeion, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, is listed and functions as a spear despite being described as a staff in-game.
Kηρύκειον (kērū́keion) is Greek for 'herald's wand, herald's staff', and is an alternate name for the caduceus, the staff Hermes is depicted carrying in numerous artworks.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art -
Kassandra wielding Hermes' kerukeion
