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A '''poppy''' is a flowering plant in the family ''{{Wiki|Papaveraceae}}''. Its juices are used to create opium, which medicinally serves as a morphine, but it can also be abused as a recreational drug or even in the concoction of [[poison]]s. | A '''poppy''' is a flowering plant in the family ''{{Wiki|Papaveraceae}}''. Its juices are used to create [[opium]], which medicinally serves as a morphine, but it can also be abused as a recreational drug or even in the concoction of [[poison]]s. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Antiquity=== | ===Antiquity=== | ||
In 5th century BCE [[Greece]], poppies were grown in abundance throughout [[Lakonia]].<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | In 5th century BCE [[Greece]], poppies were grown in abundance throughout [[Lakonia]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
The [[blacksmith]] of [[Opous]], [[Kosta]], once asked the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to gather some of the flowers from the nearby forest of the [[Red Lake]], as he believed they would have an invigorating effect on a [[human]], carrying "the fire from one's heart to one's crotch".<ref name="Family Values">'' | The [[blacksmith]] of [[Opous]], [[Kosta]], once asked the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to gather some of the flowers from the nearby forest of the [[Red Lake]], as he believed they would have an invigorating effect on a [[human]], carrying "the fire from one's heart to one's crotch".<ref name="Family Values">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Family Values (Lokris)|Family Values]]</ref> | ||
In the 1st century BCE, a type of [[mace]] called the [[Minoan Poppy Pin]], was used across the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] of [[Egypt]]. It was so named due to the similarity of the mace's head to the seedpod of the poppy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | In the 1st century BCE, a type of [[mace]] called the [[Minoan Poppy Pin]], was used across the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] of [[Egypt]]. It was so named due to the similarity of the mace's head to the seedpod of the poppy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
During the [[Renaissance]], the ''{{Wiki| | During the [[Renaissance]], the ''{{Wiki|Papaver somniferum|Papaver silvaticum}}'' was known as a source for the addicting drug opium.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' − [[Trade objects]]</ref> The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] would mix this drug with [[nutmeg]] and [[ricinus]] to [[Crafting (Project Legacy)|concoct]] one of their many [[poison]]s, with [[Tessa Varzi]] being exceptionally skilled in creating and using the mixtures.<ref name="Project Legacy Rome 3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' − [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref> Her team would gather these in [[Rome]],<ref name="Project Legacy Rome 3" /> as did their [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
==Symbolism== | ==Symbolism== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Valley of Memory]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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A poppy is a flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae. Its juices are used to create opium, which medicinally serves as a morphine, but it can also be abused as a recreational drug or even in the concoction of poisons.
History[edit | edit source]
Antiquity[edit | edit source]
In 5th century BCE Greece, poppies were grown in abundance throughout Lakonia.[1]
The blacksmith of Opous, Kosta, once asked the misthios Kassandra to gather some of the flowers from the nearby forest of the Red Lake, as he believed they would have an invigorating effect on a human, carrying "the fire from one's heart to one's crotch".[2]
In the 1st century BCE, a type of mace called the Minoan Poppy Pin, was used across the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. It was so named due to the similarity of the mace's head to the seedpod of the poppy.[3]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
During the Renaissance, the Papaver silvaticum was known as a source for the addicting drug opium.[4] The Italian Assassins would mix this drug with nutmeg and ricinus to concoct one of their many poisons, with Tessa Varzi being exceptionally skilled in creating and using the mixtures.[5] Her team would gather these in Rome,[5] as did their Mentor Ezio Auditore da Firenze.[6]
Symbolism[edit | edit source]
To the ancient Greeks, poppies were commonly known as the 'flowers of Aphrodite', said to have been planted by the Greek goddess of love and beauty herself.[1]
According to the Victorian era document the Language of Flowers, the red Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) symbolized consolation while the white variety was used to express "my bane, my antidote". This metaphor is derived from the use of its juices as a sedative for pain and restlessness.[7]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The 'opium' flower
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A poppy growing in 5th century BCE Greece -
Minoan Poppy Pin with its seedpod-like head
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (as 'opium')
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
- Valley of Memory (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Family Values
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood − Trade objects
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy − Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Poppy