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'''Olympia''' was an ancient | [[File:ACOD Sanctuary of Olympia Elis.jpg|thumb|250px|The Sanctuary of Olympia]] | ||
The '''Sanctuary of Olympia''', or simply '''Olympia''', was an ancient sanctuary in [[Elis]], [[Greece]]. | |||
== | ==History== | ||
Built mainly out of [[Naxos Island|Naxian]] [[marble]]<ref>[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]] – Naxos: "Naxos Banner"</ref>, the Sanctuary hosted the [[Olympic Games]] every four years to honour the deities [[Zeus]] and [[Hera]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Elis: "Sanctuary of Olympia"</ref> | |||
== | In 428 BCE, the sanctuary was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who replaced her fellow Spartan [[Testikles]] in the Olympics held that year.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Contender]]</ref> While there, she was given a tour by her companion and friend [[Barnabas]], who taught her about the Olympic Games.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Barnabas Abroad]]</ref> | ||
==Fame== | |||
In addition to the Olympics, the Sanctuary was famous for the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]], which housed the [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|statue]] of the god Zeus sculpted by the [[Athens|Athenian]] [[Phidias]] around 435 BCE. The statue became known as one of the [[Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Elis: "Temple of Zeus"</ref> His [[Phidias' Workshop, Olympia|workshop]] was also located within the Sanctuary.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
==Economy== | |||
The Sanctuary of Olympia was the principal driving force of Elis' economy in the 5th century BCE,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Elis</ref> attracting tourists and athletes from across Greece, the latter of whom paid to receive training for the Olympic Games.{{Fact|March 2020}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD Elis Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Sanctuary of Olympia | |||
Elis-SoO-Zeusaltar.jpg|The [[Altar of Zeus]] | |||
Elis-SoO-Hippodrome1.jpg|The [[Hippodrome, Olympia|Hippodrome]] | |||
Elis-SoO-Leonidaionentry.jpg|The [[Leonidaion]] | |||
Elis-SoO-OlympicPool.jpg|The [[Olympic Pool]] | |||
Elis-SoO-OlympicTree.jpg|The [[Olympic Tree]] | |||
Elis-SoO-Pelopeion.jpg|The [[Pelopeion]] | |||
Elis-SoO-Workshop.jpg|Phidias' Workshop | |||
ACOD Prytaneion close view.jpg|The [[Prytaneion]] | |||
ACOD Olympia Stadium.jpg|The [[Stadium, Olympia|Stadium]] | |||
Elis-SoO-Heraext.jpg|The [[Temple of Hera]] | |||
ACOD Olympia Temple of Zeus.jpg|The Temple of Zeus | |||
Elis-SoO-Treasuries.jpg|The [[Treasuries, Olympia|Treasuries]] | |||
Elis-SoO-ZanesofCheats.jpg|The [[Zanes of the Cheats]] | |||
Elis-SoO-OlympicGymnasiumentry.jpg|The [[Olympic Gymnasium]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
[[Category:Locations in Elis]] | |||
[[Category:Locations in the Valley of Olympia]] | |||
[[Category:Cities in Greece]] | [[Category:Cities in Greece]] | ||
[[Category:Sanctuaries]] | |||
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The Sanctuary of Olympia, or simply Olympia, was an ancient sanctuary in Elis, Greece.
History[edit | edit source]
Built mainly out of Naxian marble[1], the Sanctuary hosted the Olympic Games every four years to honour the deities Zeus and Hera.[2]
In 428 BCE, the sanctuary was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who replaced her fellow Spartan Testikles in the Olympics held that year.[3] While there, she was given a tour by her companion and friend Barnabas, who taught her about the Olympic Games.[4]
Fame[edit | edit source]
In addition to the Olympics, the Sanctuary was famous for the Temple of Zeus, which housed the statue of the god Zeus sculpted by the Athenian Phidias around 435 BCE. The statue became known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.[5] His workshop was also located within the Sanctuary.[6]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The Sanctuary of Olympia was the principal driving force of Elis' economy in the 5th century BCE,[7] attracting tourists and athletes from across Greece, the latter of whom paid to receive training for the Olympic Games. [citation needed]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the Sanctuary of Olympia -
The Altar of Zeus -
The Hippodrome -
The Leonidaion -
The Olympic Pool -
The Olympic Tree -
The Pelopeion -
Phidias' Workshop -
The Prytaneion -
The Stadium -
The Temple of Hera -
The Temple of Zeus -
The Treasuries -
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Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Naxos: "Naxos Banner"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Elis: "Sanctuary of Olympia"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Contender
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Elis: "Temple of Zeus"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Elis