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During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained a [[Chrysaor|sword]] named after the mythical figure, through an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] made by the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]], who relived Kassandra's memories in 2018.<ref | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained a [[Chrysaor|sword]] named after the mythical figure, through an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] made by the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]], who relived Kassandra's memories in 2018.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Chrysaor]]</ref> A likeness of Chrysaor was also depicted on the crest of a [[The Peak of Pegasos|helmet]] of a [[Pegasos Set|set]] of armor inspired by his brother, Pegasos.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The name Chrysaor is derived from the [[Greece|Greek]] word [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/χρυσός χρῡσός] (''khrūsós''), meaning '[[gold]]en'. The name is usually translated as 'he who has a golden sword'. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 27 May 2020
Chrysaor was the son of Medusa and thus the brother of Pegasos in Greek mythology. With Callirrhoe, he also fathered the Giant Geryon.[1]
Influence
During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra obtained a sword named after the mythical figure, through an Animus modification made by the Assassin Layla Hassan, who relived Kassandra's memories in 2018.[2] A likeness of Chrysaor was also depicted on the crest of a helmet of a set of armor inspired by his brother, Pegasos.[3]
Behind the scenes
The name Chrysaor is derived from the Greek word χρῡσός (khrūsós), meaning 'golden'. The name is usually translated as 'he who has a golden sword'.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arkadia: The Cattle of Geryon
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Chrysaor
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey