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'''Dogs''' are a domestic subspecies of [[wolves]]. They have been bred by [[humans]] across the world for a variety of roles, such as pets, [[guards]] or [[hunting]] companions. | '''Dogs''' are a domestic subspecies of [[wolves]]. They have been bred by [[humans]] across the world for a variety of roles, such as pets, [[guards]] or [[hunting]] companions. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In ancient [[Greece]], the philosopher [[Pythagoras]] asked a man to stop beating a dog, claiming he could hear the voice of an old friend in its cries. This amazed the crowd watching him, as it appeared to prove his belief in reincarnation. Later, he cast out his disciple [[Alcmaeon]] for torturing a dog.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax]]''</ref> | In ancient [[Greece]], the philosopher [[Pythagoras]] asked a man to stop beating a dog, claiming he could hear the voice of an old friend in its cries. This amazed the crowd watching him, as it appeared to prove his belief in reincarnation. Later, he cast out his disciple [[Alcmaeon]] for torturing a dog.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax]]''</ref> | ||
[[Guards]] in the [[Thirteen Colonies]] used dogs to guard [[treasure chests]], as well as sniff out enemies like the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]]. Even when using [[Wolf Cloak]] in an [[The Tyranny of King Washington|alternate reality]], guard dogs were still capable of detecting him. To combat this, | [[Guards]] in the [[Thirteen Colonies]] used dogs to guard [[treasure chests]], as well as sniff out enemies like the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]]. Even when using [[Wolf Cloak]] in an [[The Tyranny of King Washington|alternate reality]], guard dogs were still capable of detecting him. To combat this, Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away by using hunting bait and killing them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Guards in [[New York City]] would ignore their dogs barking at Connor if he was [[Social Stealth#Notoriety|incognito]] and behaved in an inconspicuous manner. | |||
*Guards in [[New York City]] | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | |||
PL-SUITE.jpg|Pythagoras defending a dog | |||
AC3 Guard Dog.png|Connor standing by a guard dog | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 00:00, 23 June 2013
Dogs are a domestic subspecies of wolves. They have been bred by humans across the world for a variety of roles, such as pets, guards or hunting companions.
History
In ancient Greece, the philosopher Pythagoras asked a man to stop beating a dog, claiming he could hear the voice of an old friend in its cries. This amazed the crowd watching him, as it appeared to prove his belief in reincarnation. Later, he cast out his disciple Alcmaeon for torturing a dog.[1]
Guards in the Thirteen Colonies used dogs to guard treasure chests, as well as sniff out enemies like the Assassin Connor. Even when using Wolf Cloak in an alternate reality, guard dogs were still capable of detecting him. To combat this, Ratonhnhaké:ton could lure them away by using hunting bait and killing them.[2]
Trivia
- Guards in New York City would ignore their dogs barking at Connor if he was incognito and behaved in an inconspicuous manner.
Gallery
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Pythagoras defending a dog -
Connor standing by a guard dog
Reference
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