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[[File:ACC India DB Lotus.png|thumb|250px|The sacred lotus]] | [[File:ACC India DB Lotus.png|thumb|250px|The sacred lotus]] | ||
The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''sacred lotus''' or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki|Nelumbonaceae}}. | The '''Indian lotus''' (''Nelumbo nucifera''), also known as the '''pink lotus''', '''sacred lotus''', or simply '''lotus''', is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family {{wiki|Nelumbonaceae}}. | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the | For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the [[India]]ns, associated with many divine figures in not only [[Hinduism]], but other prominent [[Asia|East Asian]] religions as well.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Lotus]]</ref> | ||
In | In 5th-century BCE [[Greece]], the lotus was regarded as the source of a potent [[poison]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Okaleia's Lotus Dagger]]</ref> Mixed with [[wine]], it yielded visions, as discovered by [[Barnabas]] when he drank some in a [[Pirate Hideout]] on [[Skyros]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Odyssey Into the Past]]</ref> | ||
In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, | In ancient [[Egypt]], the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, the [[Sun]], regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – {{Fact|September 2019}}</ref> Around 48 BCE, the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair|den]], believing they could aid her in resurrecting her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)|The Hyena]]</ref> | ||
Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref> | Around the same time, [[Merti]], a [[Thebes, Egypt|Theban]] smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' – [[Blood in the Water (CotP)|Blood in the Water]]</ref> Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref> | ||
In [[modern times]], the lotus has been designated a national symbol of India, where it is commonly found.<ref name="Database" /> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:39, 6 May 2026
The Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), also known as the pink lotus, sacred lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family Nelumbonaceae.
Influence[edit | edit source]
For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent East Asian religions as well.[1]
In 5th-century BCE Greece, the lotus was regarded as the source of a potent poison.[2] Mixed with wine, it yielded visions, as discovered by Barnabas when he drank some in a Pirate Hideout on Skyros.[3]
In ancient Egypt, the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, the Sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.[4] Around 48 BCE, the Order of the Ancients member Khaliset gathered lotus flowers in her den, believing they could aid her in resurrecting her daughter, Eshe.[5]
Around the same time, Merti, a Theban smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.[6] Lotus flowers also featured in the Medjay Bayek of Siwa's recurring nightmare following the death of his son, Khemu, in 49 BCE.[7][8]
In modern times, the lotus has been designated a national symbol of India, where it is commonly found.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Lotus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Okaleia's Lotus Dagger
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Odyssey Into the Past
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – [citation needed]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hyena
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs – Blood in the Water
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – A Dream of Ashes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Lizard's Mask