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'''Cyrene''' was the daughter of [[Hypseus]], the King of the {{Wiki|Lapiths}} and later the consort of [[Apollo]] in [[Greek mythology]]. | |||
According to the myth, the city of [[Cyrene]] was founded and named after her by Apollo. | According to the myth, the city of [[Cyrene]] was founded and named after her by Apollo. | ||
==Biography== | |||
Cyrene was born in the mountain range of {{Wiki|Pindus}} to Hypseus, the King of the Lapiths, and a [[naiad]]. Growing up, Cyrene regularly trained herself with bronze [[javelin]]s and a [[sword]], protecting her father's lifestock from the wild animals that lived in the hills. At one point while fighting a [[lion]] with her bare fists, Cyrene caught the attention of Apollo and the [[centaur]] [[Chiron]], the former having fallen in love with her. On the guidance of Chiron, Apollo married Cyrene and founded a city in [[Libya]], naming it after his consort. Cyrene's marriage with Apollo also led to the birth of their son {{Wiki|Aristaeus}}. Later on, Cyrene's personal halo was left behind in a chamber near the [[Lake of Tears]].<ref name="Halo of the Huntress">[[Halo of the Huntress]]</ref> | |||
==Legacy== | |||
In the 1st century BCE, a [[Rome|Roman]] [[Collis Roman Hunting Camp|camp]] was set up above the chamber. Following the advice of the [[Oracle of Apollo|Oracle]] [[Phoebe]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled to the chamber, recovering Cyrene's halo and learning of her story.<ref name="Halo of the Huntress" /> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Cyrene was the daughter of Hypseus, the King of the Lapiths and later the consort of Apollo in Greek mythology.
According to the myth, the city of Cyrene was founded and named after her by Apollo.
Biography
Cyrene was born in the mountain range of Pindus to Hypseus, the King of the Lapiths, and a naiad. Growing up, Cyrene regularly trained herself with bronze javelins and a sword, protecting her father's lifestock from the wild animals that lived in the hills. At one point while fighting a lion with her bare fists, Cyrene caught the attention of Apollo and the centaur Chiron, the former having fallen in love with her. On the guidance of Chiron, Apollo married Cyrene and founded a city in Libya, naming it after his consort. Cyrene's marriage with Apollo also led to the birth of their son Aristaeus. Later on, Cyrene's personal halo was left behind in a chamber near the Lake of Tears.[1]
Legacy
In the 1st century BCE, a Roman camp was set up above the chamber. Following the advice of the Oracle Phoebe, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa travelled to the chamber, recovering Cyrene's halo and learning of her story.[1]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)