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'''Chios''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] island located in the [[Aegean Sea]]. The capital of the island is the similarly named [[Chios (city)|city]].
'''Chios''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] island located in the [[Aegean Sea]]. The capital of the island is the similarly named [[Chios (city)|city]].


The island is famous for mastic, the fragrant resin produced by the trees in the area.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
==Economy==
The island is famous for mastic, the fragrant resin produced by the trees in the area.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Chios|Chios: Mastic Farm]]</ref> Another product considered of exceptional quality is the wine produced on the island, available to wealthy citizens in places like [[Athens]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]'' – Piraeus: The Emporion</ref>


==History==
==History==
During the 5th century BCE, the island was home to the [[Daughters of Artemis]], a cult who worshipped the Greek goddess of the [[Hunting|hunt]], [[Artemis]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the island during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref name="ACOd" />
During the 5th century BCE, the island was home to the [[Daughters of Artemis]], a cult who worshipped the Greek goddess of the [[Hunting|hunt]], [[Artemis]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the island during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>


In 1510, during his voyage to [[Masyaf]] the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] had to stop off at the island of Chios after his ship faced a storm.<ref name=RVN>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)]]''</ref>
In 1510, during his voyage to [[Masyaf]] the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] had to stop off at the island of Chios after his ship faced a storm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)]]''</ref>


==Regions==
==Geography==
The island of Chios was made up of three regions:
The island of Chios was made up of three regions:
*[[Affluence Bay]]
*[[Affluence Bay]]

Revision as of 15:09, 27 September 2019


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A view of the island

Chios is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. The capital of the island is the similarly named city.

Economy

The island is famous for mastic, the fragrant resin produced by the trees in the area.[1] Another product considered of exceptional quality is the wine produced on the island, available to wealthy citizens in places like Athens.[2]

History

During the 5th century BCE, the island was home to the Daughters of Artemis, a cult who worshipped the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis. The Spartan misthios Kassandra visited the island during the Peloponnesian War.[3]

In 1510, during his voyage to Masyaf the Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins Ezio Auditore da Firenze had to stop off at the island of Chios after his ship faced a storm.[4]

Geography

The island of Chios was made up of three regions:

Gallery

Appearances

References

  1. Assassin's Creed: OdysseyChios: Mastic Farm
  2. Assassin's Creed: OdysseyFamous Cities – Piraeus: The Emporion
  3. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  4. Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)