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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Dog-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A dog in Egypt]] | [[File:Dog-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A dog in Egypt]] | ||
===6th century BCE=== | |||
In ancient [[Croton]], 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 [[Croton]], 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> | ||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] in [[Greece]] dogs roamed the various cities and villages as pets or strays. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] encountered many dogs during her travels, however when dogs saw Kassandra attacking someone they would rush in and attack her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
===1st century BCE=== | |||
In [[Egypt]], dogs were a common sight in and around of human settlements. They also served as guards and protectors, like [[Anta]] in 48 BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | In [[Egypt]], dogs were a common sight in and around of human settlements. They also served as guards and protectors, like [[Anta]] in 48 BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
===16th century=== | |||
By [[Jiajing Emperor|Emperor Jiajing]]'s rule over China in 1524, dogs were trained by the Imperial guards to detect intruders, though [[Assassins]] like [[Shao Jun]] were able to evade them, avoiding detection.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | By [[Jiajing Emperor|Emperor Jiajing]]'s rule over China in 1524, dogs were trained by the Imperial guards to detect intruders, though [[Assassins]] like [[Shao Jun]] were able to evade them, avoiding detection.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
===18th century=== | |||
Following his retirement, [[Edward Kenway]] took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named [[Thatch]], after his dead [[Edward Thatch|friend]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | Following his retirement, [[Edward Kenway]] took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named [[Thatch]], after his dead [[Edward Thatch|friend]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
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The de la Serre family kept an Irish wolfhound named [[Scratch]] in their estate in [[Paris]]. Both [[Julie de la Serre|Julie]] and her daughter [[Élise de la Serre|Élise]] were very fond of the pet.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)|Assassin's Creed: Unity ]]''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)|(novel)]]</ref> | The de la Serre family kept an Irish wolfhound named [[Scratch]] in their estate in [[Paris]]. Both [[Julie de la Serre|Julie]] and her daughter [[Élise de la Serre|Élise]] were very fond of the pet.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)|Assassin's Creed: Unity ]]''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)|(novel)]]</ref> | ||
===19th century=== | |||
Dogs were trained to fight in contests against other dogs and for protection in [[London]] during the [[Victorian era]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] - [http://www.searchengine.assassinscreed.com/result/train-your-dog-train-him-to-fight-and-make-a-killing-35 XIXth Century Search Engine: Train Your Dog]''</ref> The prime minister [[Benjamin Disraeli]] and his wife [[Mary Anne Disraeli|Mary Anne]] had a pet dog named [[Desmond (dog)|Desmond]], whom they kept in a handbag. The Assassin [[Jacob Frye]] had to retrieve him after some thugs stole Mary Anne's handbag in [[Devil's Acre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | Dogs were trained to fight in contests against other dogs and for protection in [[London]] during the [[Victorian era]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] - [http://www.searchengine.assassinscreed.com/result/train-your-dog-train-him-to-fight-and-make-a-killing-35 XIXth Century Search Engine: Train Your Dog]''</ref> The prime minister [[Benjamin Disraeli]] and his wife [[Mary Anne Disraeli|Mary Anne]] had a pet dog named [[Desmond (dog)|Desmond]], whom they kept in a handbag. The Assassin [[Jacob Frye]] had to retrieve him after some thugs stole Mary Anne's handbag in [[Devil's Acre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
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AC3 Guard Dog.png|Connor standing by a guard dog | AC3 Guard Dog.png|Connor standing by a guard dog | ||
ACS DB Desmond.jpg|The Disraelis' pet dog [[Desmond]] | ACS DB Desmond.jpg|The Disraelis' pet dog [[Desmond]] | ||
Howling-dog-origins.jpg|Dogs howling | Howling-dog-origins.jpg|Dogs howling at the moon in [[Cyrene]] | ||
Sitting-dog-origins.jpg|Sitting dog in Egypt | Sitting-dog-origins.jpg|Sitting dog in Egypt | ||
ACOd-dog.jpg|A dog in Greece | |||
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Revision as of 14:55, 21 December 2018
The Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated 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
6th century BCE
In ancient Croton, 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]
5th century BCE
During the Peloponnesian War in Greece dogs roamed the various cities and villages as pets or strays. The Spartan misthios Kassandra encountered many dogs during her travels, however when dogs saw Kassandra attacking someone they would rush in and attack her.[2]
1st century BCE
In Egypt, dogs were a common sight in and around of human settlements. They also served as guards and protectors, like Anta in 48 BCE.[3]
16th century
By Emperor Jiajing's rule over China in 1524, dogs were trained by the Imperial guards to detect intruders, though Assassins like Shao Jun were able to evade them, avoiding detection.[4]
18th century
Following his retirement, Edward Kenway took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named Thatch, after his dead friend.[5]
Guards in the Thirteen Colonies used dogs to guard treasure chests, as well as sniff out enemies like the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton. 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 bait and killing them.[6]
The de la Serre family kept an Irish wolfhound named Scratch in their estate in Paris. Both Julie and her daughter Élise were very fond of the pet.[7]
19th century
Dogs were trained to fight in contests against other dogs and for protection in London during the Victorian era.[8] The prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and his wife Mary Anne had a pet dog named Desmond, whom they kept in a handbag. The Assassin Jacob Frye had to retrieve him after some thugs stole Mary Anne's handbag in Devil's Acre.[9]
Trivia
- Despite not making a physical appearance, whenever the Hidden Gun was fired in Assassin's Creed II, a dog could be heard barking.
- Guards in New York City would ignore their dogs barking at Ratonhnhaké:ton if he was incognito and behaved in an inconspicuous manner.
- Killing and skinning rabid dogs in Assassin's Creed III would give Ratonhnhaké:ton similar items he would get when skinning a wolf.
Gallery
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Pythagoras defending a dog -
A Ming dynasty guard dog
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Connor standing by a guard dog -
The Disraelis' pet dog Desmond -
Dogs howling at the moon in Cyrene -
Sitting dog in Egypt -
A dog in Greece
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forsaken
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity (novel)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate - XIXth Century Search Engine: Train Your Dog
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate