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'''Sinis Torture Grounds''' was a site of mythological significance located on the road between the [[Sanctuary of Isthmia]] and [[Port of Kechries | '''Sinis Torture Grounds''' was a site of mythological significance located on the road between the [[Sanctuary of Isthmia]] and [[Port of Kechries]] in [[Korinthia]], [[Greece]]. | ||
In Greek mythology, | In [[Greek mythology]], the site was where the bandit [[Sinis]] tortured unwary travellers who passed through the area. Sinis would bend trees and tie the travellers to them. When the trees were released, they pulled the victims apart.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Korinthia|Korinthia: Sinis Torture Grounds]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the site was visited by the [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the site was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], the bones of Sinis' victims still clinging to trees and lying on the ground.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 30 September 2019
Sinis Torture Grounds was a site of mythological significance located on the road between the Sanctuary of Isthmia and Port of Kechries in Korinthia, Greece.
In Greek mythology, the site was where the bandit Sinis tortured unwary travellers who passed through the area. Sinis would bend trees and tie the travellers to them. When the trees were released, they pulled the victims apart.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the site was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, the bones of Sinis' victims still clinging to trees and lying on the ground.[2]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Korinthia: Sinis Torture Grounds
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey