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|active = fl. 480 BCE<br />[[Sanctuary of Delphi]], [[Greece]] | |active = fl. 480 BCE<br />[[Sanctuary of Delphi]], [[Greece]] | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Cult of Kosmos]]}} | |affiliates = [[Cult of Kosmos]] | ||
The '''Pythia''', or high priestess of [[Apollo]] in [[Sanctuary of Delphi]], in 480 BCE was one of the many [[Pythia|oracles]] manipulated by the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. | }} | ||
The '''Pythia''', or high priestess of [[Apollo]] in the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]], in 480 BCE was one of the many [[Pythia|oracles]] manipulated by the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 480 BCE, the Pythia met the [[Sparta]]n | In 480 BCE, the Pythia met the [[Sparta]]n king [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas I]]. As decreed by the Cult of Kosmos, the Pythia attempted to dissuade Leonidas from going to war with King [[Xerxes I]] of [[Iran|Persia]], whom the Cult supported.<ref name="Bully the Bullies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Bully the Bullies]]</ref> | ||
Nevertheless, Leonidas ignored the Pythia's advice and the Cult's threat and left the Sanctuary, facing Xerxes' forces at [[Hot Gates of Thermopylai|Thermopylai]].<ref name="Bully the Bullies" /> | The Pythia told the king that his efforts to resist Xerxes' [[Greco-Persian Wars|invasion]] would be fruitless and that Xerxes would bring order to chaos. As her words failed to sway him, the Cult threatened that Leonidas and everyone he loved, everything he stood for would perish.<ref name="Bully the Bullies"/> | ||
Nevertheless, Leonidas ignored the Pythia's advice and the Cult's threat and left the Sanctuary, facing Xerxes' forces at [[Hot Gates of Thermopylai|Thermopylai]].<ref name="Bully the Bullies"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In the novel | In the [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', the Pythia is described as "a shriveled old hag", whereas in-game, she is portrayed as relatively young and comely.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed Odyssey'' novel]] – Chapter 13</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Greeks]] | [[Category:Greeks]] | ||
[[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | [[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | ||
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They call me many things: Murderer. Cutthroat. Thief. But you may call me Pythia (480 BCE). This article is about a subject that lacks an official name and is known only by its nickname, title, or alias. |
The Pythia, or high priestess of Apollo in the Sanctuary of Delphi, in 480 BCE was one of the many oracles manipulated by the Cult of Kosmos.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 480 BCE, the Pythia met the Spartan king Leonidas I. As decreed by the Cult of Kosmos, the Pythia attempted to dissuade Leonidas from going to war with King Xerxes I of Persia, whom the Cult supported.[1]
The Pythia told the king that his efforts to resist Xerxes' invasion would be fruitless and that Xerxes would bring order to chaos. As her words failed to sway him, the Cult threatened that Leonidas and everyone he loved, everything he stood for would perish.[1]
Nevertheless, Leonidas ignored the Pythia's advice and the Cult's threat and left the Sanctuary, facing Xerxes' forces at Thermopylai.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In the novelization of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the Pythia is described as "a shriveled old hag", whereas in-game, she is portrayed as relatively young and comely.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Head models of the Pythia -
The Pythia speaking to King Leonidas
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Bully the Bullies
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Odyssey novel – Chapter 13