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[[File:ACO_Apollonian_of_Cyrene.jpg|thumb|250px|Apollonion of Cyrene]] | [[File:ACO_Apollonian_of_Cyrene.jpg|thumb|250px|Apollonion of Cyrene]] | ||
The '''Apollonion of Cyrene''' was a temple | The '''Apollonion of Cyrene''' was a temple dedicated to the [[Greece|Greek]] god [[Apollo]] in the city of [[Cyrene]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] | In 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] performed a [[Leap of Faith|leap]] from the rooftop of the temple, impressing the children of the city including [[Esiocles]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Flea of Cyrene]]</ref> Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the [[Papyrus Puzzle]]s within the temple.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – Papyrus Puzzle: "Dead or Alive"</ref> | ||
== | Sometime later, Bayek travelled to the temple after learning of the magistrate [[Leander (Cyrenean)|Leander]]'s plan to have [[Diocles]] and all other opposing magistrates killed. Arriving just in time to foil the plot, Bayek and Diocles were able to fend off and eliminate Leander and his men.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Absolute Power]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACO Apollonion of Cyrene 01 - George Vourdoulas.jpg|Front view of the temple | |||
ACO Apollonion of Cyrene 02 - George Vourdoulas.jpg|Side view of the temple | |||
ACO Apollonion of Cyrene 03 - George Vourdoulas.jpg|The temple's interior | |||
ACO Apollonion of Cyrene 04 - George Vourdoulas.jpg|The temple at night | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Cyrene]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Cyrene]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:49, 11 May 2026
This article is about the temple of Apollo in Cyrene. For other uses, see Temple of Apollo.
The Apollonion of Cyrene was a temple dedicated to the Greek god Apollo in the city of Cyrene.
History[edit | edit source]
In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa performed a leap from the rooftop of the temple, impressing the children of the city including Esiocles.[1] Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the Papyrus Puzzles within the temple.[2]
Sometime later, Bayek travelled to the temple after learning of the magistrate Leander's plan to have Diocles and all other opposing magistrates killed. Arriving just in time to foil the plot, Bayek and Diocles were able to fend off and eliminate Leander and his men.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Front view of the temple -
Side view of the temple -
The temple's interior -
The temple at night
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Flea of Cyrene
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Papyrus Puzzle: "Dead or Alive"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Absolute Power