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[[File:ACOd-banner-AbantisIslands.jpg|thumb|150px|The banner of the Abantis Islands]] | |||
The '''Abantis Islands''' are a group of [[Greece|Greek]] islands that were formed by the islands [[Euboea]] and [[Skyros]]. | |||
The '''Abantis Islands''' | |||
In the | ==Mythology== | ||
In the [[Greek mythology]], the Abantis Islands, specifically Skyros, were where the hero [[Achilles]] was hidden in order to avoid his fate in the [[Trojan War]].<ref name="Temple of Achilles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Skyros: Temple of Achilles</ref> The islands are also where another hero, [[Theseus]], was said to have died.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
==History== | |||
In the 5th century BCE, the two most prominent cities in this region were [[Chalkis City]] and [[Eretria]]. Rivals to one another for control over trade and hegemony, they warred incessantly until around 480 BCE when Eretria was devastated by the [[Iran|Persians]] during the [[Greco-Persian Wars|Second Persian invasion of Greece]].<ref name="Eretria">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Euboea Eretria]]</ref> Unable to recover its former strength, Eretria was attacked by Chalkis not long afterward in an attempt to [[Slavery|enslave]] its people.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
== | By the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], the islands had fallen under the terror of the [[bandit]] group [[The Dagger]], led by an infamous man known only as the "[[Neritos|Kingfisher]]".<ref name="Death and Taxes">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Death and Taxes]]</ref> | ||
==Economy== | |||
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, the islands were thriving, despite Eretria still being in ruins and under reconstruction. The economy of the islands was primarily built on [[Slavery|slave trade]] and [[copper]],<ref name="ACOd" /> as well as grain and [[cattle]].<ref name="Euboean Banner">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Abantis Islands: "Euboean Banner"</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Abantis Island in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' are named after an ancient Ionian Greek tribe, the {{Wiki|Abantes}}, that made the region their home. | |||
The emblem of the Abantis Islands in ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' is a [[gold]]en head of a bull. This relates to both the name of Euboea, derived from the Greek words εὖ ('good') and βοῦς ('ox'), as well as the worship of the goddess [[Artemis]], which included oxen in her local [[Temple of Artemis Amarysia|temple]]. The design was taken from the [[silver]] [[drachma]]e of the {{Wiki|Euboean League}}. | |||
In ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'', the Abantis Islands have the epithet "Islands of the Fall."<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
The Islands may refer to the {{Wiki|Euboean League}}, but as a nation. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACOd-AbantisIslands-EuboeaSkyros.jpg|A view of the Abantis Islands, with [[Boeotia]] on the right | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Islands of Greece]] | |||
[[Category:Islands]] | |||
[[Category:Mediterranean islands]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:40, 17 June 2023
The Abantis Islands are a group of Greek islands that were formed by the islands Euboea and Skyros.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
In the Greek mythology, the Abantis Islands, specifically Skyros, were where the hero Achilles was hidden in order to avoid his fate in the Trojan War.[1] The islands are also where another hero, Theseus, was said to have died.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
In the 5th century BCE, the two most prominent cities in this region were Chalkis City and Eretria. Rivals to one another for control over trade and hegemony, they warred incessantly until around 480 BCE when Eretria was devastated by the Persians during the Second Persian invasion of Greece.[3] Unable to recover its former strength, Eretria was attacked by Chalkis not long afterward in an attempt to enslave its people.[2]
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, the islands had fallen under the terror of the bandit group The Dagger, led by an infamous man known only as the "Kingfisher".[4]
Economy[edit | edit source]
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, the islands were thriving, despite Eretria still being in ruins and under reconstruction. The economy of the islands was primarily built on slave trade and copper,[2] as well as grain and cattle.[5]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Abantis Island in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey are named after an ancient Ionian Greek tribe, the Abantes, that made the region their home.
The emblem of the Abantis Islands in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is a golden head of a bull. This relates to both the name of Euboea, derived from the Greek words εὖ ('good') and βοῦς ('ox'), as well as the worship of the goddess Artemis, which included oxen in her local temple. The design was taken from the silver drachmae of the Euboean League.
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the Abantis Islands have the epithet "Islands of the Fall."[2]
The Islands may refer to the Euboean League, but as a nation.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A view of the Abantis Islands, with Boeotia on the right
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Skyros: Temple of Achilles
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Euboea Eretria]]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Death and Taxes
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Abantis Islands: "Euboean Banner"