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[[File:ACII-Titian-TheRapeofEuropa.jpg|thumb|250px|''The Rape of Europa'' by [[Titian]] ]] | [[File:ACII-Titian-TheRapeofEuropa.jpg|thumb|250px|''The Rape of Europa'' by [[Titian]] ]] | ||
'''Europa''' was the sister of [[Kadmos]], the legendary founder of the ''[[polis]]'' of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] in [[Boeotia]], [[Greece]]. | '''Europa''' was the sister of [[Kadmos]], the legendary founder of the ''[[polis]]'' of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] in [[Boeotia]], [[Greece]]. | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
When the god [[Zeus]] saw Europa, he stole her away in the form of a [[Cattle|bull]]. Her brother Kadmos chased after them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Boeotia|Boeotia: Kadmeia]]</ref> Afterwards, she was said to have given birth to the man who would become King [[Minos]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Messara|Messara: Gortyn]]</ref> | When the god [[Zeus]] saw Europa, he stole her away in the form of a [[Cattle|bull]]. Her brother Kadmos chased after them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Boeotia|Boeotia: Kadmeia]]</ref> Afterwards, she was said to have given birth to the man who would become King [[Minos]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Messara|Messara: Gortyn]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the story of Europa was used by an [[Athens|Athenian]] spy to seek the help of [[Mercenary|mercenaries]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[From the Heart]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess. At the request of Zeus, the god [[Hephaistos]] built a giant bronze automaton named {{Wiki|Talos}} to protect Europa from [[Piracy|pirates]] and raiders. | *In the Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess. At the request of Zeus, the god [[Hephaistos]] built a giant bronze automaton named {{Wiki|Talos}} to protect Europa from [[Piracy|pirates]] and raiders. In some variants of the myth, Europa was also given a [[Spear of Kephalos|spear]] or a "javelin that never missed", which later ended up in the hands of [[Kephalos]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 8 November 2019
- "From Zeus, the bull Europa kissed. He offered a javelin that never missed."
- ―Assassin's Creed: Odyssey[src]
Europa was the sister of Kadmos, the legendary founder of the polis of Thebes in Boeotia, Greece.
Biography
When the god Zeus saw Europa, he stole her away in the form of a bull. Her brother Kadmos chased after them.[1] Afterwards, she was said to have given birth to the man who would become King Minos.[2]
Legacy and influence
During the Peloponnesian War, the story of Europa was used by an Athenian spy to seek the help of mercenaries.[3]
Trivia
- In the Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess. At the request of Zeus, the god Hephaistos built a giant bronze automaton named Talos to protect Europa from pirates and raiders. In some variants of the myth, Europa was also given a spear or a "javelin that never missed", which later ended up in the hands of Kephalos.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Boeotia: Kadmeia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Messara: Gortyn
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – From the Heart