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During the [[Peloponnesian War]], dogs roamed the various cities and villages of Greece as pets or strays. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] encountered many dogs during her travels. Occasionally she had to kill them; the [[Trade Goods|spoils]] of such encounters she could sell, with | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], dogs roamed the various cities and villages of Greece as pets or strays. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] encountered many dogs during her travels. Occasionally she had to kill them; the [[Trade Goods|spoils]] of such encounters she could sell, with dog claws valued at 2 [[drachma]]e apiece, and their skulls at 7 drachmae apiece.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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===16th century=== | ===16th century=== | ||
By [[Jiajing Emperor | By the [[Jiajing Emperor]]'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=== | ===18th century=== | ||
Following his retirement, [[Edward Kenway]] took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named [[Thatch]], after his dead [[Edward Thatch | Following his retirement, [[Edward Kenway]] took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named [[Thatch]], after his dead friend [[Edward Thatch]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
Guards in the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] used dogs to guard [[treasure | Guards in the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] used dogs to guard [[treasure chest]]s, as well as sniff out enemies like the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. 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 bait and killing them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</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> | 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=== | ===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]] | Dogs were trained to fight in contests against other dogs and for protection in [[London]] during the [[Victorian era]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]] – [[XIXth Century Search Engine]]: [http://www.searchengine.assassinscreed.com/result/train-your-dog-train-him-to-fight-and-make-a-killing-35 Train Your Dog]</ref>{{Fact|February 2020. Webpage defunct}} 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]]'' – [[Driving Mrs. Disraeli]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever the [[Hidden Gun]] was fired, a dog could be heard barking. None made a physical appearance in said game, however.{{Fact|February 2020}} | In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever the [[Hidden Gun]] was fired, a dog could be heard barking. None made a physical appearance in said game, however.{{Fact|February 2020}} | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', the dogs are of the {{Wiki|Great Dane}} breed. In the same game, the guards in [[New York City]] would ignore their dogs barking at Ratonhnhaké:ton if he was [[Social Stealth | In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', the dogs are of the {{Wiki|Great Dane}} breed. In the same game, the guards in [[New York City]] would ignore their dogs barking at Ratonhnhaké:ton if he was [[Social Stealth|incognito]] and behaved in an inconspicuous manner. Furthermore, killing and skinning rabid dogs yielded similar items as when skinning a wolf. | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', the dogs seen in Egypt are of the {{Wiki|Pharaoh Hound}} breed. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', the dogs seen in Egypt are of the {{Wiki|Pharaoh Hound}} breed. | ||
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AC3 Guard Dog.png|Connor standing by a guard dog | AC3 Guard Dog.png|Connor standing by a guard dog | ||
ACU Arno and dog.jpg|Arno and a dog in Paris | |||
ACS DB Desmond.jpg|The Disraelis' pet dog [[Desmond]] | ACS DB Desmond.jpg|The Disraelis' pet dog [[Desmond]] | ||
Howling-dog-origins.jpg|Dogs howling at the [[moon]] in [[Cyrene]] | Howling-dog-origins.jpg|Dogs howling at the [[moon]] in [[Cyrene]] | ||
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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
Mythology
The Greeks immortalized dogs in their mythology by giving Hades, the lord of the underworld, his own hound: the three-headed Cerberos.[1] Their bond was considered close enough for Hades to be portrayed with Cerberos ever by his side.[1][2]
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.[3]
5th century BCE
During the Peloponnesian War, dogs roamed the various cities and villages of Greece as pets or strays. The Spartan misthios Kassandra encountered many dogs during her travels. Occasionally she had to kill them; the spoils of such encounters she could sell, with dog claws valued at 2 drachmae apiece, and their skulls at 7 drachmae apiece.[1]
1st century BCE
In Egypt, dogs were a common sight in and around of human settlements.[2] They also served as guards and protectors, like Anta in 48 BCE.[4]
16th century
By the Jiajing Emperor'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.[5]
18th century
Following his retirement, Edward Kenway took an Irish wolfhound as a pet, which he named Thatch, after his dead friend Edward Thatch.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
19th century
Dogs were trained to fight in contests against other dogs and for protection in London during the Victorian era.[9] [citation needed] 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.[10]
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed II, whenever the Hidden Gun was fired, a dog could be heard barking. None made a physical appearance in said game, however. [citation needed]
In Assassin's Creed III, the dogs are of the Great Dane breed. In the same game, the guards in New York City would ignore their dogs barking at Ratonhnhaké:ton if he was incognito and behaved in an inconspicuous manner. Furthermore, killing and skinning rabid dogs yielded similar items as when skinning a wolf.
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, the dogs seen in Egypt are of the Pharaoh Hound breed.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
Gallery
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Pythagoras defending a dog -
A Ming dynasty guard dog -
Connor standing by a guard dog -
Arno and a dog in Paris -
The Disraelis' pet dog Desmond -
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Sitting dog in Egypt -
A dog in Greece -
A dog in Ravensthorpe, 9th century England
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – What's Yours Is Mine
- ↑ 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 – Driving Mrs. Disraeli