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{{WP-REAL | '''Thrace''' is a region in southeast [[Europe]], in modern times split between [[Bulgaria]], [[Greece]], and [[Turkey]]. The region is located between the [[Black Sea]] and the [[Aegean Sea]], and close to the {{Wiki|Sea of Marmara}}. | ||
'''Thrace''' is a region in southeast [[Europe]], in modern times split between [[ | ==Mythology== | ||
In [[Greek mythology]], one of the kings of Thrace was [[Diomedes]]. He had [[Horse|mares]] whom he fed [[human]] flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when [[Herakles]], under the orders of his cousin, King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]], came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.<ref name="Mares of Diomedes">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Makedonia|Makedonia: The Mares of Diomedes]]</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===1st century BCE=== | |||
During the 1st century BCE, a number of [[gladiator]]s, among them [[Polymestor]], were regarded as Thracians.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
In 1500s, Thrace gained fame for its [[Fist|pugilism]] tournaments. These drew also the attention of one [[Georgios Kostas]], who left his native [[Greece]] to participate in the tournament series in order to gain global recognition.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Georgios Kostas]]</ref> | |||
During the | ==Influence== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Decorated Thrakian Helmet|helmet]] found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greeks' words for the region and its inhabitants. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Europe]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:02, 23 November 2023
Thrace is a region in southeast Europe, in modern times split between Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The region is located between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, and close to the Sea of Marmara.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
In Greek mythology, one of the kings of Thrace was Diomedes. He had mares whom he fed human flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when Herakles, under the orders of his cousin, King Eurystheas of Mycenae, came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
1st century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the 1st century BCE, a number of gladiators, among them Polymestor, were regarded as Thracians.[2]
In 1500s, Thrace gained fame for its pugilism tournaments. These drew also the attention of one Georgios Kostas, who left his native Greece to participate in the tournament series in order to gain global recognition.[3]
Influence[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, a helmet found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greeks' words for the region and its inhabitants.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)