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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|name = Kleon | |name = Kleon | ||
|image = ACOD Kleon.png | |image = ACOD Kleon.png | ||
|death = 422 BCE | |death = 422 BCE<br>[[Amphipolis]], [[Makedonia]], [[Greece]] | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Athens]]<br | |affiliates = [[Athens]]<br>[[Cult of Kosmos]]<ref name="Doing Time">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Doing Time]]</ref> | ||
*[[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|Delian League]] | *[[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|Delian League]] | ||
|voice = Yorgos Pirpassopoulos}} | |voice = Yorgos Pirpassopoulos | ||
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'''Kleon the Everyman''' (died 422 BCE) was an [[Athens|Athenian]] general during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. He was also a [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], and the superior of [[Rhexenor]], leading a [[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|branch]] that had infiltrated the [[Delian League]]. He was the first prominent representative of the commercial class in Athenian politics. | '''Kleon the Everyman''' (died 422 BCE) was an [[Athens|Athenian]] general during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. He was also a [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], and the superior of [[Rhexenor]], leading a [[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|branch]] that had infiltrated the [[Delian League]]. He was the first prominent representative of the commercial class in Athenian politics. | ||
A political opponent of [[Perikles]], the then-leader of Athens who had adopted a defensive stance in combating the [[Peloponnesian League]], Kleon sought to adopt a more aggressive approach against their opponents. After Perikles died, Kleon assumed control of the the city. He was largely supported by the people of Athens until [[ | A political opponent of [[Perikles]], the then-leader of Athens who had adopted a defensive stance in combating the [[Peloponnesian League]], Kleon sought to adopt a more aggressive approach against their opponents. After Perikles died, Kleon assumed control of the the city. He was largely supported by the people of Athens until the Athenians [[Sokrates]], [[Aristophanes]], the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] and others led a social uprising against him.<ref name="Cultists">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – Cultists: Kleon the Everyman</ref> | ||
Ultimately, he met his end at the hands of Kassandra during the [[Battle of Amphipolis]], which also saw the death of his opponent, the [[Sparta]]n general [[Brasidas]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
=== | ===Opposing Perikles=== | ||
During Peloponnesian War, Kleon came to prominence as an opponent against Perikles, opposing his strategy | During Peloponnesian War, Kleon came to prominence as an opponent against Perikles, opposing his strategy on holding out rather than facing the Spartans in battle, who were already drawing near the city. Kleon's membership within the Cult of Kosmos also aided his position and increased his influence.<ref name="Cultists" /> In 431 BCE, he and Perikles gathered at the [[Pnyx]] to debate about their strategies and garner the crowd's support. Despite' Perikles' speeches, Kleon was ultimately able to gain much favor from the crowd.<ref name="Welcome to Athens">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Welcome to Athens]]</ref> | ||
After the debate, Kleon met and gained the | After the debate, Kleon met and gained the acquaintance of the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who had came to meet Perikles based on [[Herodotos]]' suggestion.<ref name="Welcome to Athens" /> Kleon asked Kassandra to carry out several errands for him in order to strengthen Athen's defences: destroying several Spartan camps outside the city<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[For the People]]</ref>, rescuing one of his [[Heremos|agents]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[He Who Stops]]</ref> and escorting the said agent to safety.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Liberator]]</ref> | ||
Tensions continued to escalate between Perikles and Kleon, but by 429 BCE, Kleon had much of the favor from the Athenians. That year, a [[Plague of Athens|plague]] devasted much of the city, with Perikles soon contracting it as well. Kleon took the chance to further draw support from the crowd in an attempt to turn the population against Perikles.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Abandoned By the Gods]]</ref> | Tensions continued to escalate between Perikles and Kleon, but by 429 BCE, Kleon had much of the favor from the Athenians. That year, a [[Plague of Athens|plague]] devasted much of the city, with Perikles soon contracting it as well. Kleon took the chance to further draw support from the crowd in an attempt to turn the population against Perikles.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Abandoned By the Gods]]</ref> | ||
In 424 BCE, with suggestion from the [[Ghost of Kosmos | In 424 BCE, with suggestion from the [[Ghost of Kosmos]], Kleon took to punishing the citizens of [[Mytilene]], which previously [[Mytilenean revolt|revolted]] against Athens and the [[Delian League]]. He did so by ordering the execution of thousands of Mytileneans.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Cult of Kosmos clues#Aspasia|Cult of Kosmos clues: The Ghost's whisper to Kleon]]</ref> | ||
Later that year, Kleon was publicly mocked in plays directed by [[Aristophanes]]. Noting that one of his [[Thespis|actors]] was enamored with some [[Aikaterine|girl]], Kleon ordered Rhexenor to threaten her to delay or stop the play's production.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Cult of Kosmos clues: Sages's note to Rhexenor</ref> | |||
===Battle of Amphipolis and death=== | ===Battle of Amphipolis and death=== | ||
{{Quote|I beg you! This world is severed, Kassandra, and we'll unite it!|Kleon to Kassandra before his death, 422 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey|We Will Rise}} | {{Quote|I beg you! This world is severed, Kassandra, and we'll unite it!|Kleon to Kassandra before his death, 422 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey|We Will Rise}} | ||
Around 422 BCE, Kleon was deployed to [[Makedonia]] to attack [[Amphipolis]], a city occupied by the Spartans led by [[Brasidas]]. During the [[Battle of Amphipolis|battle]], he was drowned and killed by | Around 422 BCE, Kleon was deployed to [[Makedonia]] to attack [[Amphipolis]], a city occupied by the Spartans led by [[Brasidas]]. During the [[Battle of Amphipolis|battle]], he shot an arrow into the back of Deimos before fleeing. He was eventually confronted by Kassandra however, after he was defeated in combat Kleon started begging for his life. His pleas fell on deaf ears and he was drowned and killed by his former prisoner.<ref name="We Will Rise">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref> | ||
===Simulation=== | ===Simulation=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Kleon is a [[Greece|Greek]] name derived from the word κλεος (''kleos''), which means 'glory'. | *Kleon is a [[Greece|Greek]] name derived from the word κλεος (''kleos''), which means 'glory'. | ||
*His promise to "Make Athens Great Again", as well as his hawkish nature, his populist rhetoric, and his representation of the commercial class, is an obvious reference to the [[United States|American]] president | *His promise to "Make Athens Great Again", as well as his hawkish nature, his populist rhetoric, and his representation of the commercial class, is an obvious reference to the [[United States|American]] president [[Donald Trump]], who was known for his promise to "Make America Great Again", as well as for his own fiery rhetoric, populism, and representation of the business class. | ||
*Historically, Kleon was killed by a peltast when his army was routed at the Battle of Amphipolis. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Kleon is a historical character who appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where he is voiced by Australian-Greek actor [[Yorgos Pirpassopoulos]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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- "The steps to the Parthenon are long and built on corpses."
- ―Kleon[src]
Kleon the Everyman (died 422 BCE) was an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War. He was also a Sage of the Cult of Kosmos, and the superior of Rhexenor, leading a branch that had infiltrated the Delian League. He was the first prominent representative of the commercial class in Athenian politics.
A political opponent of Perikles, the then-leader of Athens who had adopted a defensive stance in combating the Peloponnesian League, Kleon sought to adopt a more aggressive approach against their opponents. After Perikles died, Kleon assumed control of the the city. He was largely supported by the people of Athens until the Athenians Sokrates, Aristophanes, the misthios Kassandra and others led a social uprising against him.[2]
Ultimately, he met his end at the hands of Kassandra during the Battle of Amphipolis, which also saw the death of his opponent, the Spartan general Brasidas.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Opposing Perikles[edit | edit source]
During Peloponnesian War, Kleon came to prominence as an opponent against Perikles, opposing his strategy on holding out rather than facing the Spartans in battle, who were already drawing near the city. Kleon's membership within the Cult of Kosmos also aided his position and increased his influence.[2] In 431 BCE, he and Perikles gathered at the Pnyx to debate about their strategies and garner the crowd's support. Despite' Perikles' speeches, Kleon was ultimately able to gain much favor from the crowd.[3]
After the debate, Kleon met and gained the acquaintance of the misthios Kassandra, who had came to meet Perikles based on Herodotos' suggestion.[3] Kleon asked Kassandra to carry out several errands for him in order to strengthen Athen's defences: destroying several Spartan camps outside the city[4], rescuing one of his agents[5] and escorting the said agent to safety.[6]
Tensions continued to escalate between Perikles and Kleon, but by 429 BCE, Kleon had much of the favor from the Athenians. That year, a plague devasted much of the city, with Perikles soon contracting it as well. Kleon took the chance to further draw support from the crowd in an attempt to turn the population against Perikles.[7]
In 424 BCE, with suggestion from the Ghost of Kosmos, Kleon took to punishing the citizens of Mytilene, which previously revolted against Athens and the Delian League. He did so by ordering the execution of thousands of Mytileneans.[8]
Later that year, Kleon was publicly mocked in plays directed by Aristophanes. Noting that one of his actors was enamored with some girl, Kleon ordered Rhexenor to threaten her to delay or stop the play's production.[9]
Battle of Amphipolis and death[edit | edit source]
Around 422 BCE, Kleon was deployed to Makedonia to attack Amphipolis, a city occupied by the Spartans led by Brasidas. During the battle, he shot an arrow into the back of Deimos before fleeing. He was eventually confronted by Kassandra however, after he was defeated in combat Kleon started begging for his life. His pleas fell on deaf ears and he was drowned and killed by his former prisoner.[10]
Simulation[edit | edit source]
In a simulation created by the Isu Aletheia, a simulated Kleon was brought to the realm of the Underworld, where he was greeted by the hounds belonging to the realm's ruler. Kleon was eventually dragged away by the hounds while the misthios Kassandra arrived.[11]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Kleon is a Greek name derived from the word κλεος (kleos), which means 'glory'.
- His promise to "Make Athens Great Again", as well as his hawkish nature, his populist rhetoric, and his representation of the commercial class, is an obvious reference to the American president Donald Trump, who was known for his promise to "Make America Great Again", as well as for his own fiery rhetoric, populism, and representation of the business class.
- Historically, Kleon was killed by a peltast when his army was routed at the Battle of Amphipolis.
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Kleon is a historical character who appeared in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, where he is voiced by Australian-Greek actor Yorgos Pirpassopoulos.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Kleon's final battle by Hugo Puzzuoli -
Head models of Kleon -
Kleon's corpse during the Battle of Amphipolis -
Kleon in Hades
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades (simulation only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Doing Time
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cultists: Kleon the Everyman
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Welcome to Athens
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – For the People
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – He Who Stops
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Liberator
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Abandoned By the Gods
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos clues: The Ghost's whisper to Kleon
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos clues: Sages's note to Rhexenor
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – We Will Rise
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades – Labors of the Keeper