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The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the north side of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] in [[Athens]], [[Attika]], Greece. | The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the north side of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] in [[Athens]], [[Attika]], Greece. | ||
The most significant site of worship on the acropolis, the temple was known for its {{Wiki|caryatid}}s and was dedicated to the Greek gods [[Poseidon]] and [[Athena]]. In addition, it was also dedicated to [[Erechtheus]] and [[Kekrops]], two legendary kings of Athens, the latter of which was said to have been buried beneath the portico.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika]]: Erechtheion</ref> | The most significant site of worship on the acropolis, the temple was known for its {{Wiki|caryatid}}s and was dedicated to the Greek gods [[Poseidon]] and [[Athena]]. In addition, it was also dedicated to [[Erechtheus]] and [[Kekrops]], two legendary kings of Athens, the latter of which was said to have been buried beneath the portico.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika]]: Erechtheion</ref> The [[Olive Tree of Athena]] was located west of the temple.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[Discovery Tour]]'' – [[Discovery Tour#Discovery Sites|Discovery Sites: Olive Tree of Athena]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:24, 7 October 2019
The Erechtheion was an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Akropolis Sanctuary in Athens, Attika, Greece.
The most significant site of worship on the acropolis, the temple was known for its caryatids and was dedicated to the Greek gods Poseidon and Athena. In addition, it was also dedicated to Erechtheus and Kekrops, two legendary kings of Athens, the latter of which was said to have been buried beneath the portico.[1] The Olive Tree of Athena was located west of the temple.[2]
During the Peloponnesian War, the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[3]
Gallery
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The Porch of the Caryatids
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Attika: Erechtheion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour – Discovery Sites: Olive Tree of Athena
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey