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'''Agaunum''' was a [[Roman Empire|Roman]] outpost in [[Switzerland]], now the town of {{Wiki|Saint-Maurice, Switzerland|Saint-Maurice}}.<ref>{{WP|Agaunum}}</ref> Among its landmarks is the {{Wiki|Abbey of Saint-Maurice d’Agaune}}.<ref name="Chapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Seventeen - Karachi, 824</ref> | '''Agaunum''' was a [[Roman Empire|Roman]] outpost in [[Switzerland]], now the town of {{Wiki|Saint-Maurice, Switzerland|Saint-Maurice}}.<ref>{{WP|Agaunum}}</ref> Among its landmarks is the {{Wiki|Abbey of Saint-Maurice d’Agaune}}.<ref name="Chapter 17">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One]]'' – Chapter Seventeen - Karachi, 824</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 21 February 2024
Agaunum was a Roman outpost in Switzerland, now the town of Saint-Maurice.[1] Among its landmarks is the Abbey of Saint-Maurice d’Agaune.[2]
History
In 286, the outpost was the site of the deaths of the Theban Legion, a group of 6,666 men recently converted to Christianity. Their martyrdom caused Agaunum to be considered hallowed ground in Christian tradition and many of the men in the Legion were later revered as saints, as was the case of their leader, Saint Maurice. Agaunum was written about in Saint Maurice's hagiography, was featured in one of Eucherius' letters, and was included in the 6th century accounts by Gregory of Tours, where he also spoke of a cult dedicated to the Legion.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One (mentioned only)
References
- ↑
Agaunum on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Seventeen - Karachi, 824
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter Fifteen - Karachi, 824