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'''Archidamus II''', also known as '''Archidamos II''' or simply '''Archidamos''', was a king of [[Sparta]] who reigned during the 5th century BCE. He co-ruled alongside [[Pausanias]] during [[Peloponnesian War]]. | |||
==Biography== | |||
Early in his reign, Sparta was hit by a {{Wiki|464 BC Sparta earthquake|massive earthquake}} which destroyed much of the city, allowing much of the [[helot]]s to revolt. However, Archidamos was able to quell the rebellion, rebuilding the city.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Lakonia|Discovery Sites: Lakonia – Kings of the Peloponnesian War]]</ref> | |||
Later on during the {{Wiki|First Peloponnesian War}}, Archidamos signed a peace {{Wiki|Thirty Years' Peace|treaty}} with [[Athens]]. When the Peloponnesian War broke out in 431 BCE, the first phase of the war was named the "Archidamian War" after him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
= | According to Pausanias, Archidamos was a traditionalist, who sided with the elders when they deemed that baby [[Alexios]], the son of [[Myrrine]] and [[Nikolaos]], needed to die for Sparta to survive.<ref name="Bully the Bullies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Bully the Bullies]]</ref> Following this, both of Myrrine's children fell off [[Mount Taygetos]], and were believed dead, despite Myrrine seeking the help of the [[Priests of Asklepios]] at [[Argolis]]' [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Ashes to Ashes]]</ref> | ||
After that trip Myrrine returned to Sparta, though she exiled herself by breaking Archidamos' nose: something Archidamos among others still remembered, and had not forgiven, years later in 429 BCE when Myrrine returned to Sparta with her daughter, the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Home Sweet Home (Odyssey)|Home Sweet Home]]</ref><ref name="Bully the Bullies" /> | |||
When Kassandra some time later returned and accused Pausanias of being a member of the secretive [[Cult of Kosmos]], Archidamos and the [[ephor]]s exiled Pausanias, though everyone was shocked by this revelation.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed Odyssey'' novel]]</ref> In return for Kassandra's contributions, Archidamos granted her and Myrrine the return of their citizenship and their home in the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[A Bloody Feast]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Historically, there were five kings of [[Sparta]] called Archidamus: a [[Greece|Greek]] name derived from the words αρχος (''archos''), which means 'master', and δαμος (''damos''), which means 'the people'. | |||
The game and novel show Archidamos alive and reigning as king as late as 424 BCE when historically he had died and been succeeded by his son [[Agis II of Sparta|Agis II]] by 427 BCE. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOD Archidamos head front view.png|Head model of Archidamos | |||
ACOD Two Kings of Sparta duelling.png|Archidamos sparring with Pausanias | |||
ACOD A Bloody Feast 9.png|Archidamos granting Kassandra Myrrine their citizenship and home | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed Odyssey'' novel]] | |||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:52, 11 May 2026
Archidamus II, also known as Archidamos II or simply Archidamos, was a king of Sparta who reigned during the 5th century BCE. He co-ruled alongside Pausanias during Peloponnesian War.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Early in his reign, Sparta was hit by a massive earthquake which destroyed much of the city, allowing much of the helots to revolt. However, Archidamos was able to quell the rebellion, rebuilding the city.[1]
Later on during the First Peloponnesian War, Archidamos signed a peace treaty with Athens. When the Peloponnesian War broke out in 431 BCE, the first phase of the war was named the "Archidamian War" after him.[2]
According to Pausanias, Archidamos was a traditionalist, who sided with the elders when they deemed that baby Alexios, the son of Myrrine and Nikolaos, needed to die for Sparta to survive.[3] Following this, both of Myrrine's children fell off Mount Taygetos, and were believed dead, despite Myrrine seeking the help of the Priests of Asklepios at Argolis' Sanctuary of Asklepios.[4]
After that trip Myrrine returned to Sparta, though she exiled herself by breaking Archidamos' nose: something Archidamos among others still remembered, and had not forgiven, years later in 429 BCE when Myrrine returned to Sparta with her daughter, the misthios Kassandra.[5][3]
When Kassandra some time later returned and accused Pausanias of being a member of the secretive Cult of Kosmos, Archidamos and the ephors exiled Pausanias, though everyone was shocked by this revelation.[6] In return for Kassandra's contributions, Archidamos granted her and Myrrine the return of their citizenship and their home in the city.[7]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Historically, there were five kings of Sparta called Archidamus: a Greek name derived from the words αρχος (archos), which means 'master', and δαμος (damos), which means 'the people'.
The game and novel show Archidamos alive and reigning as king as late as 424 BCE when historically he had died and been succeeded by his son Agis II by 427 BCE.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Head model of Archidamos -
Archidamos sparring with Pausanias -
Archidamos granting Kassandra Myrrine their citizenship and home
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey novel
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Lakonia – Kings of the Peloponnesian War
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Bully the Bullies
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Ashes to Ashes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Home Sweet Home
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Odyssey novel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Bloody Feast