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'''Tyrian purple''' is a dye made from the {{Wiki|murex}} shellfish, especially on [[Kythera Island]] in [[Greece]], where a whole [[Murex Dyeing Facility|settlement]] sprung up around the production and handling of the dye. | |||
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'''Tyrian purple''' | Millions of the creatures were required to produce even a small amount of the dye, which was subsequently greatly valued.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera|Kythera: Murex Dyeing Facility]]</ref> This meant that whoever could afford to dress in clothes dyed Tyrian purple was considered wealthy, like the self-proclaimed 'god' [[Empedokles]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A God Among Men]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Left to Dye]]</ref> | ||
Tyrian purple was also considered valuable to the [[Roman Republic|Romans]], who used it in the production of their ceremonial robes.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Tyrian purple gets its name from the city of [[Tyre]], the home city of the {{Wiki|Phoenicia}}ns, who are credited for inventing the dye. Because of this, Tyrian purple also goes by the name 'Phoenician purple'.<ref>{{WP|Tyrian purple}}</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
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Tyrian purple is a dye made from the murex shellfish, especially on Kythera Island in Greece, where a whole settlement sprung up around the production and handling of the dye.
Millions of the creatures were required to produce even a small amount of the dye, which was subsequently greatly valued.[1] This meant that whoever could afford to dress in clothes dyed Tyrian purple was considered wealthy, like the self-proclaimed 'god' Empedokles.[2][3]
Tyrian purple was also considered valuable to the Romans, who used it in the production of their ceremonial robes.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Tyrian purple gets its name from the city of Tyre, the home city of the Phoenicians, who are credited for inventing the dye. Because of this, Tyrian purple also goes by the name 'Phoenician purple'.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Kythera: Murex Dyeing Facility
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A God Among Men
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Left to Dye
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑
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