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'''Boura''' was a small village located within the [[Erymanthos Peaks]] in [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]. It was said to be named either after {{Wiki|Bura (Greek mythology)|Bura}} or the [[centaur]] Dexamenos, both figures in [[Greek mythology]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Achaia|Achaia: Boura]]</ref> | '''Boura''' was a small village located within the [[Erymanthos Peaks]] in [[Achaia]], [[Greece]]. It was said to be named either after {{Wiki|Bura (Greek mythology)|Bura}} or the [[centaur]] Dexamenos, both figures in [[Greek mythology]].<ref name="Historical location">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Achaia|Achaia: Boura]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a group of villagers attempting to flee Achaia through sea were forced to relocate to Boura for safety, after the city was blockaded by the fleet led by [[Phila]], the [[Magus]] of the [[Order of the Storm]].<ref name="SH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a group of villagers attempting to flee Achaia through sea were forced to relocate to Boura for safety, after the city was blockaded by the fleet led by [[Phila]], the [[Magus]] of the [[Order of the Storm]].<ref name="SH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]''</ref> | ||
The ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] followed the advice of a woman named [[Kleta]], and met her in the village to find alternative way to leave Achaia. Kassandra was soon directed to meet an old man named [[Amorges|Orontas]] | The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] followed the advice of a woman named [[Kleta]], and met her in the village to find an alternative way to leave Achaia. Kassandra was soon directed to meet an old man named [[Amorges|Orontas]] watching over the fields. Before they could properly converse, they were interrupted by arrival of several [[soldier]]s.<ref name="Prodigal">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]'' – [[Prodigal]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In historical account, Boura was an ancient ''[[polis]]'' and was one of the 12 cities of the {{Wiki|Achaean League}}. The city was swallowed by the same earthquake that destroyed the nearby city of [[Ruins of Helike|Helike]] in 373 BCE. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:25, 7 July 2020
Boura was a small village located within the Erymanthos Peaks in Achaia, Greece. It was said to be named either after Bura or the centaur Dexamenos, both figures in Greek mythology.[1]
History
During the Peloponnesian War, a group of villagers attempting to flee Achaia through sea were forced to relocate to Boura for safety, after the city was blockaded by the fleet led by Phila, the Magus of the Order of the Storm.[2]
The Spartan misthios Kassandra followed the advice of a woman named Kleta, and met her in the village to find an alternative way to leave Achaia. Kassandra was soon directed to meet an old man named Orontas watching over the fields. Before they could properly converse, they were interrupted by arrival of several soldiers.[3]
Behind the scenes
In historical account, Boura was an ancient polis and was one of the 12 cities of the Achaean League. The city was swallowed by the same earthquake that destroyed the nearby city of Helike in 373 BCE.
Gallery
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Fields of Boura
