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|name = Polymestor | |||
'''Polymestor''', also known as the '''Thracian Bear''', was a former | |image = ACO Polymestor.png | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
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'''Polymestor''', also known as the '''Thracian Bear''', was a former [[Thrace|Thracian]] [[gladiator]] who lived in [[Kyrenaika]] during the 1st century BCE. | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
Under the employment of [[ | Under the employment of a [[Roman Republic|Roman]] [[Roman Lanista|lanista]], Polymestor fought in many battles in the [[Cyrene]] [[Cyrene Gladiator Arena|Gladiator Arena]], including one against [[Julius Caesar]], who spared the gladiator and gave him a [[Sword of the Free|sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Sword of the Free]]</ref> Having grown tired of the fortune he gained over his victories, Polymestor escaped from the lanista's services along with the prized sword. As a result, the lanista pursued the former gladiator throughout [[Kyrenaika]] in an attempt to recover the sword.<ref name="Are You Not Entertained">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Are You Not Entertained?]]</ref> | ||
At some point in 47 BCE, Polymestor was given refuge by a group of | At some point in 47 BCE, Polymestor was given refuge by a group of [[silphium]] farmers. Believing that staying in the farm would bring the farmers misfortune, Polymestor left the farm to start a new life at a nearby fishing village, throwing the sword away in the waters nearby. The lanista learned of his stay at the farm and sent his men to eliminate the farmers that had aided him.<ref name="Are You Not Entertained" /> | ||
Polymestor's whereabouts | [[File:ACO Are You Not Entertained 16.png|thumb|250px|left|Polymestor and Bayek fighting the Lanista and his men]] | ||
Polymestor's whereabouts were eventually discovered by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]], who was hired by the lanista to locate him and recover the sword. Polymestor directed Bayek to sword's location, allowing him to recover the sword. Moments later, the lanista and his men arrived to confront Polymestor, seeking to reclaim the sword. However, the lanista's attempt was stopped by Bayek, who recovered the sword and helped Polymestor to eliminate the Romans.<ref name="Are You Not Entertained" /> | |||
With | With the lanista dead, Polymestor allowed Bayek to keep the sword. He could then finally retire from his life as a gladiator and become a fisherman as well as start a family.<ref name="Are You Not Entertained" /> | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACO Are You Not Entertained 13.png|Polymestor found by the Medjay Bayek | |||
ACO Are You Not Entertained 15.png|Polymestor confronted by the Lanista and his men | |||
ACO Are You Not Entertained 18.png|Polymestor thanking Bayek for his aid and allowed him to keep the sword | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Polymestor, a character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', shares his name with a {{Wiki|Polymestor|king}} in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{ACO}} | {{ACO}} | ||
[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Romans]] | |||
[[Category:Cyreneans]] | |||
[[Category:Thracians]] | [[Category:Thracians]] | ||
[[Category:Gladiators]] | [[Category:Gladiators]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:25, 24 October 2025
Polymestor, also known as the Thracian Bear, was a former Thracian gladiator who lived in Kyrenaika during the 1st century BCE.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Under the employment of a Roman lanista, Polymestor fought in many battles in the Cyrene Gladiator Arena, including one against Julius Caesar, who spared the gladiator and gave him a sword.[1] Having grown tired of the fortune he gained over his victories, Polymestor escaped from the lanista's services along with the prized sword. As a result, the lanista pursued the former gladiator throughout Kyrenaika in an attempt to recover the sword.[2]
At some point in 47 BCE, Polymestor was given refuge by a group of silphium farmers. Believing that staying in the farm would bring the farmers misfortune, Polymestor left the farm to start a new life at a nearby fishing village, throwing the sword away in the waters nearby. The lanista learned of his stay at the farm and sent his men to eliminate the farmers that had aided him.[2]
Polymestor's whereabouts were eventually discovered by the Medjay Bayek, who was hired by the lanista to locate him and recover the sword. Polymestor directed Bayek to sword's location, allowing him to recover the sword. Moments later, the lanista and his men arrived to confront Polymestor, seeking to reclaim the sword. However, the lanista's attempt was stopped by Bayek, who recovered the sword and helped Polymestor to eliminate the Romans.[2]
With the lanista dead, Polymestor allowed Bayek to keep the sword. He could then finally retire from his life as a gladiator and become a fisherman as well as start a family.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Polymestor found by the Medjay Bayek -
Polymestor confronted by the Lanista and his men -
Polymestor thanking Bayek for his aid and allowed him to keep the sword
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Polymestor, a character in Assassin's Creed: Origins, shares his name with a king in Greek mythology.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Sword of the Free
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Are You Not Entertained?