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[[File:ACOd-sheepfm.jpg|thumb|250px|Sheep in 5th century BCE Greece]]
[[File:ACOd-sheepfm.jpg|thumb|250px|Sheep in 5th century BCE Greece]]
'''Sheep''' is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus ''{{Wiki|Ovis}}''. As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of [[human]] history from early on.
'''Sheep''' is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus ''{{Wiki|Ovis}}''. As a main source of [[wool]], domesticated sheep have been part of [[human]] history from early on.<ref>{{WP|Sheep}}</ref>


==History==
==Mythology==
==Mythology==
[[File:Jason.png|thumb|150px|Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece]]
[[File:Jason.png|thumb|170px|Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece]]
In [[Greek mythology]], the [[Shroud of Eden|Golden Fleece]] was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero [[Jason]] and his [[Argonauts]] retrieved it.
In [[Greek mythology]], the [[Shroud of Eden|Golden Fleece]] was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero [[Jason]] and his [[Argonauts]] retrieved it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs|Glyph]] #7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"</ref>
<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs#7|Glyph 7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"]]</ref>


==History==
===5th century BCE===
===5th century BCE===
Sheep were a common sight in [[Greece]] before and during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. This was especially true in the capital city of [[Arkadia]], [[Tegea]], wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
Sheep were a common sight in [[Greece]] before and during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. This was especially true in the capital city of [[Arkadia]], [[Tegea]], wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their [[Trade Goods|hooves]] were valued at 6 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>


===1st century BCE===
===1st century BCE===
Sheep were also prominent in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]] of 1st century BCE.
Sheep were also prominent in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]] during the 1st century BCE.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
 
===9th century===
During the 9th century, the [[England|English]] landscape featured many meadows used for livestock, including sheep. Bred for their meat and wool, sheep were often found near rural villages or at lonely farms.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>
 
===18th century===
In the early 18th century, [[Bernard Kenway|Bernard]] and [[Linette Kenway]] owned a sheep farm in [[Hatherton]], a village near [[Bristol]], England, and had their son [[Edward Kenway|Edward]] assist them with selling their wares to the locals. In 1712, the farm was burned down by the [[Templars|Templar]] associates [[Tom Cobleigh]], [[Julian]], and [[Wilson]], on the orders of [[Emmett Scott]], to prevent his daughter [[Caroline Scott-Kenway|Caroline]] from returning there following Edward's departure to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]].<ref name="ACBF">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref>


==Cultural significance==
==Cultural significance==
Terms related to sheep have been used in metaphorical manner. 'Lamb' is used as a term of endearment, for example by the [[Sparta]]n [[Myrrine]] about her daughter, the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> 'Sheep' itself is used to denote a timid or cowardly person.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Writing's on the Wall]]</ref>
Terms related to sheep have been used in metaphorical manner. 'Lamb' is used as a term of endearment, for example by the [[Sparta]]n [[Myrrine]] about her daughter, the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Mother's Prayers]]</ref> 'Sheep' itself is used to denote a timid or cowardly person,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Writing's on the Wall]]</ref> particularly if they followed rules without question.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Black Bart's Gambit]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACOd-sheeppig.jpg|A sheep and a [[pig]] resting on a busy street in Tegea
ACOd-sheeppig.jpg|A sheep and a [[pig]] resting on a busy street in Tegea
ACV Sheep.png|Sheep in 9th century England
The Scrappy Young Welshman.jpg|The Kenways' sheep farm
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse]]''
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
**''[[Valley of Memory]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Jade]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Livestock]]

Latest revision as of 06:44, 7 May 2026

Sheep in 5th century BCE Greece

Sheep is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus Ovis. As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of human history from early on.[1]

Mythology[edit | edit source]

Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero Jason and his Argonauts retrieved it.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

5th century BCE[edit | edit source]

Sheep were a common sight in Greece before and during the Peloponnesian War. This was especially true in the capital city of Arkadia, Tegea, wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their hooves were valued at 6 drachmae apiece.[3]

1st century BCE[edit | edit source]

Sheep were also prominent in Ptolemaic Egypt during the 1st century BCE.[4]

9th century[edit | edit source]

During the 9th century, the English landscape featured many meadows used for livestock, including sheep. Bred for their meat and wool, sheep were often found near rural villages or at lonely farms.[5]

18th century[edit | edit source]

In the early 18th century, Bernard and Linette Kenway owned a sheep farm in Hatherton, a village near Bristol, England, and had their son Edward assist them with selling their wares to the locals. In 1712, the farm was burned down by the Templar associates Tom Cobleigh, Julian, and Wilson, on the orders of Emmett Scott, to prevent his daughter Caroline from returning there following Edward's departure to the West Indies.[6]

Cultural significance[edit | edit source]

Terms related to sheep have been used in metaphorical manner. 'Lamb' is used as a term of endearment, for example by the Spartan Myrrine about her daughter, the misthios Kassandra.[7] 'Sheep' itself is used to denote a timid or cowardly person,[8] particularly if they followed rules without question.[9]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A sheep and a pig resting on a busy street in Tegea
    A sheep and a pig resting on a busy street in Tegea
  • Sheep in 9th century England
    Sheep in 9th century England
  • The Kenways' sheep farm
    The Kenways' sheep farm

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sheep on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyph #7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Mother's Prayers
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Writing's on the Wall
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Black Bart's Gambit
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