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'''Hestia''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] goddess and the personification of the hearth and home. Her [[Rome|Roman]] counterpart is called {{Wiki|Vesta (mythology)|Vesta}}. | |||
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==Mythology== | |||
According to the [[Greek mythology]], the [[Titan]] [[Kronos]] devoured every child he begat with his sister-wife [[Rhea]]. When [[Jupiter|Zeus]] saved his siblings, they accompanied him as the new gods, and became part of the [[Twelve Gods|twelve]] mightiest. In order from oldest to youngest, the children were Hestia, [[Demeter]], [[Hera]], [[Hades]] and [[Poseidon]] before Zeus.{{Fact|28 Feb 2020. Something in Discovery Tour, maybe?}} | |||
==Influence and legacy== | ==Influence and legacy== | ||
While temples dedicated to Hestia were rare, all ''[[prytaneion]]'' were considered her sanctuaries, and housed an altar specifically dedicated to her. Even if sacrificed to other gods were offered, a part of them was always reserved to Hestia. | While temples dedicated to Hestia were rare, all ''[[prytaneion|prytaneums]]'' were considered her sanctuaries, and housed an altar specifically dedicated to her. Even if sacrificed to other gods were offered, a part of them was always reserved to Hestia.{{Fact}} | ||
===6th century BCE=== | ===6th century BCE=== | ||
During the 6th century BCE, the town of [[Pythagoreion]] on the island of [[Samos]] had an altar dedicated to Hestia, whom [[Kyros of Zarax]] revered.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]] </ref> | |||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the best known ''prytaneion'' was the [[Prytaneion, Olympia|Prytaneion]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]], where the Olympic flame burned. [[Athens]] also housed [[Prytaneion, Athens|one]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the best known ''prytaneion'' was the [[Prytaneion, Olympia|Prytaneion]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]], where the Olympic flame burned. [[Athens]] also housed [[Prytaneion, Athens|one]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Hestia's name is the Greek word "[[wikt:ἑστία|ἑστία]]" (''hestía'') for 'home, hearth, altar'; the Greek word for 'restaurant, banquet hall', "[[wikt:εστιατόριο|εστιατόριο]]" (''estiatório''), is derived from ἑστίᾰ. | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:20, 15 October 2021
Hestia is a Greek goddess and the personification of the hearth and home. Her Roman counterpart is called Vesta.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
According to the Greek mythology, the Titan Kronos devoured every child he begat with his sister-wife Rhea. When Zeus saved his siblings, they accompanied him as the new gods, and became part of the twelve mightiest. In order from oldest to youngest, the children were Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades and Poseidon before Zeus. [citation needed]
Influence and legacy[edit | edit source]
While temples dedicated to Hestia were rare, all prytaneums were considered her sanctuaries, and housed an altar specifically dedicated to her. Even if sacrificed to other gods were offered, a part of them was always reserved to Hestia. [citation needed]
6th century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the 6th century BCE, the town of Pythagoreion on the island of Samos had an altar dedicated to Hestia, whom Kyros of Zarax revered.[1]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, the best known prytaneion was the Prytaneion within the Sanctuary of Olympia, where the Olympic flame burned. Athens also housed one.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Hestia's name is the Greek word "ἑστία" (hestía) for 'home, hearth, altar'; the Greek word for 'restaurant, banquet hall', "εστιατόριο" (estiatório), is derived from ἑστίᾰ.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)