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'''Lykaon''' was a king of [[Arkadia]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | '''Lykaon''' was a king of [[Arkadia]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | ||
According to the legends, the king was cruel, and for his wickedness he was cursed by the god [[Zeus]] to become a bloodthirsty beast.<ref name="The Lykaon Wolf">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Lykaon Wolf]]</ref> | ==History== | ||
According to the legends, the king was cruel, and for his wickedness he was cursed by the god [[Zeus]] to become a bloodthirsty beast.<ref name="The Lykaon Wolf">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Lykaon Wolf]]</ref> Lykaon's deeds were described as "horrific" even by Zeus' standards.<ref name="Wolfslayer">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Wolfslayer's Breastplate]]</ref> | |||
In 5th century BCE, a [[Den of Lykaon|cave]] on [[Mount Psophis]] in Arkadia was named after him. Fittingly, it was the den of a pack of [[Wolf|wolves]]. | ==Influence== | ||
In 5th century BCE, a [[Den of Lykaon|cave]] on [[Mount Psophis]] in Arkadia was named after him. Fittingly, it was the den of a pack of [[Wolf|wolves]]. During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the den, killing the leader of the pack.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> She also slew a wolf called the [[Lykaon Wolf]] at the request of [[Daphnae]], the acting leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]],<ref name="The Lykaon Wolf" /> fulfilling also a similar request made by King [[Archidamos of Sparta]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Legendary Hunt]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Lykaon was a king of Arkadia in Greek mythology.
History[edit | edit source]
According to the legends, the king was cruel, and for his wickedness he was cursed by the god Zeus to become a bloodthirsty beast.[1] Lykaon's deeds were described as "horrific" even by Zeus' standards.[2]
Influence[edit | edit source]
In 5th century BCE, a cave on Mount Psophis in Arkadia was named after him. Fittingly, it was the den of a pack of wolves. During the Peloponnesian War, the misthios Kassandra visited the den, killing the leader of the pack.[3] She also slew a wolf called the Lykaon Wolf at the request of Daphnae, the acting leader of the Daughters of Artemis,[1] fulfilling also a similar request made by King Archidamos of Sparta.[4]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The name Lykaon is derived from the Greek word λύκος (lúkos), which means 'wolf'.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lykaon Wolf
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Wolfslayer's Breastplate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Legendary Hunt