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[[File: | '''Mycenae''' was an ancient city in [[Argolis]], [[Greece]], best known for being the home of [[Agamemnon]], the legendary king of Mycenae and a hero of the [[Trojan War]]. | ||
'''Mycenae''' was an ancient city | |||
One of the oldest cities in Greece dating from the 3rd | One of the oldest cities in Greece, dating from the 3rd millennium BCE, its walls were said to be the work of the [[Cyclops|Cyclopes]].<ref name="Mycenae">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Mycenae|Argolis: "Mycenae"]]</ref> Via a circle grave within the city's walls, Mycenae was connected to a [[Agamemnon's Tomb|tomb]] which [[Heinrich Schliemann]] attributed to Agammemnon in 1876, although this claim was later refuted.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Mycenae|Mycenae: "Grave Circle"]]</ref> Also of note are the {{Wiki|Lion Gate}}, featuring two [[lion]]s flanking a column,<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Mycenae|Mycenae: "The Lion Gate"]]</ref> and the Megaron Palace which housed the throne room.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Mycenae|Mycenae: "Megaron Palace"]]</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
===Foundation=== | |||
According to [[Greek mythology]], the legendary hero [[Perseus]] founded the city, moving to rule Mycenae after his marriage to the {{Wiki|Aethiopia|Aithiopian}} princess [[Andromeda]]. There they had seven sons and two daughters, collectively known as the [[Perseids]].<ref name="A Treasury of Legends">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Treasury of Legends]]</ref> | |||
== | However, the origin of the city is disputed, with one story claiming that Perseus, after unintentionally killing his [[Akrisios|grandfather]] and exchanging realms with his relative {{Wiki|Megapenthes (son of Proetus)|Megapenthes}}, arrived in his new lands and dropped the cap of his [[sword]] scabbard—called ''mycēs'' in Greek. Interpreting this as a good omen, he decided to build a city.<ref name="foundation">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Argolis|Argolis: "Foundation of the Site"]]</ref> Another account of the events tells that Perseus picked up a [[mushroom]]—also called ''mycēs''—and drank the water from it. After his thirst was quenched, he decided that the land from which the mushroom grew would be a suitable place to establish his city.<ref name="foundation" /> | ||
===Bronze Age=== | |||
By 1250 BCE, {{Wiki|Mycenaean Greece|Mycenaean civilization}} was at its prime, and the city was largely prosperous. The population was increasing, and more houses had to be made. At one point the city-walls had to be expanded to make way for the ever growing populace.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Mycenae|Mycenae: "Habitations"]]</ref> | |||
===Classical period=== | |||
The city was later abandoned and was gradually taken over by [[bandit]]s by the 5th century BCE.<ref name="Mycenae" /> During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ruins were explored by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], killing the bandits and their leader, freeing their captive, finding an [[Ancient tablet]] and looting their treasures.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
Argolis-Mycenae.jpg|Front view of Mycenae | |||
ACOD_Mycenae.jpg|Side view of Mycenae | |||
Argolis-Mycenae-LionGate.jpg|The Lion Gate | |||
Argolis-Mycenae-CircleGrave.jpg|A circle grave within Mycenae | |||
Argolis-Mycenae-MegaronPalaceext.jpg|Exterior of the Megaron Palace | |||
Argolis-Mycenae-MegaronPalaceint.jpg|Interior of the Megaron Palace | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Poleis]] | [[Category:Poleis]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cities in Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Bandit camps]] | [[Category:Bandit camps]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Locations in Palace of Agamemnon]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Argolis]] | [[Category:Locations in Argolis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:19, 5 May 2026
- "The ruins of Mycenae. Perseus himself lived there once."
- ―Kassandra[src]
Mycenae was an ancient city in Argolis, Greece, best known for being the home of Agamemnon, the legendary king of Mycenae and a hero of the Trojan War.
One of the oldest cities in Greece, dating from the 3rd millennium BCE, its walls were said to be the work of the Cyclopes.[1] Via a circle grave within the city's walls, Mycenae was connected to a tomb which Heinrich Schliemann attributed to Agammemnon in 1876, although this claim was later refuted.[2] Also of note are the Lion Gate, featuring two lions flanking a column,[3] and the Megaron Palace which housed the throne room.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
Foundation[edit | edit source]
According to Greek mythology, the legendary hero Perseus founded the city, moving to rule Mycenae after his marriage to the Aithiopian princess Andromeda. There they had seven sons and two daughters, collectively known as the Perseids.[5]
However, the origin of the city is disputed, with one story claiming that Perseus, after unintentionally killing his grandfather and exchanging realms with his relative Megapenthes, arrived in his new lands and dropped the cap of his sword scabbard—called mycēs in Greek. Interpreting this as a good omen, he decided to build a city.[6] Another account of the events tells that Perseus picked up a mushroom—also called mycēs—and drank the water from it. After his thirst was quenched, he decided that the land from which the mushroom grew would be a suitable place to establish his city.[6]
Bronze Age[edit | edit source]
By 1250 BCE, Mycenaean civilization was at its prime, and the city was largely prosperous. The population was increasing, and more houses had to be made. At one point the city-walls had to be expanded to make way for the ever growing populace.[7]
Classical period[edit | edit source]
The city was later abandoned and was gradually taken over by bandits by the 5th century BCE.[1] During the Peloponnesian War, the ruins were explored by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, killing the bandits and their leader, freeing their captive, finding an Ancient tablet and looting their treasures.[8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Front view of Mycenae -
Side view of Mycenae -
The Lion Gate -
A circle grave within Mycenae -
Exterior of the Megaron Palace -
Interior of the Megaron Palace
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Argolis: "Mycenae"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Mycenae: "Grave Circle"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Mycenae: "The Lion Gate"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Mycenae: "Megaron Palace"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Treasury of Legends
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Argolis: "Foundation of the Site"
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Mycenae: "Habitations"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey