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The '''Areopagus''' is a small hill facing the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] and above the [[Prison, Athens|prison]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. | |||
'''Areopagus''' is a | |||
In Greek mythology, the hill was where [[Ares]], the god of war, was judged for killing one of [[Poseidon]]'s sons. Due to this, the hill subsequently served as the court for homocide cases.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika]]: Areopagus</ref> | |||
== | ==History== | ||
By the classical period, the hill served as a shrine as well. During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the hill was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who solved an [[Ainigmata Ostraka]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Ainigmata Ostraka]]: Killer View</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*The name of the place echoes its mythological significance: it is a compound of Ἄρειος Πάγος (''Áreios Págos''), meaning 'Hill of Ares'. In modern times, the term is used to denote the {{Wiki|Supreme Civil and Criminal Court of Greece|supreme court}} of Greece for civil and criminal law. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Athens]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Athens]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Attika]] | |||
[[Category:Shrines]] | [[Category:Shrines]] | ||
[[Category:Hills]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:19, 24 June 2024
The Areopagus is a small hill facing the Akropolis Sanctuary and above the prison in Athens, Greece.
In Greek mythology, the hill was where Ares, the god of war, was judged for killing one of Poseidon's sons. Due to this, the hill subsequently served as the court for homocide cases.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
By the classical period, the hill served as a shrine as well. During the Peloponnesian War, the hill was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who solved an Ainigmata Ostraka.[2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The name of the place echoes its mythological significance: it is a compound of Ἄρειος Πάγος (Áreios Págos), meaning 'Hill of Ares'. In modern times, the term is used to denote the supreme court of Greece for civil and criminal law.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Attika: Areopagus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Ainigmata Ostraka: Killer View