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'''''Digenes Akritas''''' is an heroic poem composed by an | '''''Digenes Akritas''''' is an heroic poem composed by an unknown author. During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from the [[book shop]] in [[Derinkuyu]]. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
''Set amid the backdrop of a centuries' old conflict between [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] and Arabs, the "Digenes Akritas" (author unknown) tells the epic tale of Basil, a hero born of mixed parentage | ''Set amid the backdrop of a centuries' old conflict between [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] and Arabs, the "Digenes Akritas" (author unknown) tells the epic tale of Basil, a hero born of mixed parentage – one Byzantine, the other [[Syria]]n – and his incredible feats of strength and bravery. A warrior through and through, Basil kills [[bear]]s and [[lion]]s with his hands, slays dragons with little more than a look, and carries off the daughters of military commanders on a whim. In other words, a well rounded chap.'' | ||
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Revision as of 03:21, 31 December 2020
Digenes Akritas is an heroic poem composed by an unknown author. During the early 16th century, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought a copy of this book from the book shop in Derinkuyu.
Summary
Set amid the backdrop of a centuries' old conflict between Byzantines and Arabs, the "Digenes Akritas" (author unknown) tells the epic tale of Basil, a hero born of mixed parentage – one Byzantine, the other Syrian – and his incredible feats of strength and bravery. A warrior through and through, Basil kills bears and lions with his hands, slays dragons with little more than a look, and carries off the daughters of military commanders on a whim. In other words, a well rounded chap.