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==History== | ==History== | ||
Greek mythology included the tales of [[Perseus]], [[Jason]] and [[Hercules|Heracles]], whose stories were reflections of human contact with the [[Pieces of Eden]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs]]</ref> [[Alexander the Great]], who ruled an Empire spanning from Greece to [[Egypt]] and [[India]], used a [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] given to him by the [[Templars]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref> | Greek mythology included the tales of [[Perseus]], [[Jason]] and [[Hercules|Heracles]], whose stories were reflections of human contact with the [[Pieces of Eden]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs]]</ref> [[Alexander the Great]], who ruled an Empire spanning from Greece to [[Egypt]] and [[India]], used a [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] given to him by the [[Templars]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - ''[[Abstergo Files]]''</ref> | ||
===Pythagoras and Kyros=== | ===Pythagoras and Kyros=== | ||
During the sixth century BCE, the famous scholar [[Pythagoras]] and his disciple [[Kyros of Zarax]] lived in [[Samos]], a small island in Greece, where Pythagoras became a well respected man by discovering the Tetractys.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | During the sixth century BCE, the famous scholar [[Pythagoras]] and his disciple [[Kyros of Zarax]] lived in [[Samos]], a small island in Greece, where Pythagoras became a well respected man by discovering the Tetractys.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax]]''</ref> | ||
A few years later, they moved to [[Croton]], [[Italy]], where Pythagoras founded his own academy to teach young scholars everything he knew. However, tension in Croton | A few years later, they moved to [[Croton]], [[Italy]], where Pythagoras founded his own academy to teach young scholars everything he knew. However, tension in Croton began rising and Pythagoras and Kyros were forced to flee back to Greece after a few years.<ref name="Project Legacy"/> | ||
Many years later, they traveled through a Greek desert to find [[Hermes Trismegistus]]. They eventually | Many years later, they traveled through a Greek desert to find [[Hermes Trismegistus]]. They eventually located him and he awarded Pythagoras with his staff, beginning the [[Hermeticists|Hermeticist]] traditions.<ref name="Project Legacy"/> | ||
Kyros then decided to travel to [[Arcadia]], hoping to challenge its princess, [[Atalanta]], to a race and be allowed to marry her. Kyros first traveled to the abandoned temple of [[Aphrodite]], where he found an [[Apple of Eden]]. With the help of the ancient artifact, he was able to defeat Atalanta.<ref name="Project Legacy"/> | Kyros then decided to travel to [[Arcadia]], hoping to challenge its princess, [[Atalanta]], to a race and be allowed to marry her. Kyros first traveled to the abandoned temple of [[Aphrodite]], where he found an [[Apple of Eden]]. With the help of the ancient artifact, he was able to defeat Atalanta, earning her hand in marriage.<ref name="Project Legacy"/> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
While Greece was under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] rule during the [[Renaissance]], the Templars under the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] flag controlled Athens. They were rooted out by the [[Turkish Assassins]], sent by the [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], | While Greece was under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] rule during the [[Renaissance]], the Templars under the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] flag controlled Athens. They were rooted out by the [[Turkish Assassins]], sent by the [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who established [[Assassin Dens]] in the city and recovered [[First Civilization]] technology that was discovered beneath the {{Wiki|Acropolis of Athens|Acropolis}}.<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - ''[[Mediterranean Defense]]''</ref> | ||
Around this time, the [[Knights Hospitalier]] controlled the island of [[Rhodes]]. After they executed the [[Master Assassin]] [[Castor]], Ezio sent the Assassins to burn a Hospitalier compound in revenge.<ref name="Revelations"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Greece is a country in southeastern Europe, bordering Turkey. It consists of the mainland and several islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Greece's capital and largest city is Athens.
History
Greek mythology included the tales of Perseus, Jason and Heracles, whose stories were reflections of human contact with the Pieces of Eden.[1] Alexander the Great, who ruled an Empire spanning from Greece to Egypt and India, used a Sword of Eden given to him by the Templars.[2]
Pythagoras and Kyros
During the sixth century BCE, the famous scholar Pythagoras and his disciple Kyros of Zarax lived in Samos, a small island in Greece, where Pythagoras became a well respected man by discovering the Tetractys.[3]
A few years later, they moved to Croton, Italy, where Pythagoras founded his own academy to teach young scholars everything he knew. However, tension in Croton began rising and Pythagoras and Kyros were forced to flee back to Greece after a few years.[3]
Many years later, they traveled through a Greek desert to find Hermes Trismegistus. They eventually located him and he awarded Pythagoras with his staff, beginning the Hermeticist traditions.[3]
Kyros then decided to travel to Arcadia, hoping to challenge its princess, Atalanta, to a race and be allowed to marry her. Kyros first traveled to the abandoned temple of Aphrodite, where he found an Apple of Eden. With the help of the ancient artifact, he was able to defeat Atalanta, earning her hand in marriage.[3]
Renaissance
While Greece was under Ottoman rule during the Renaissance, the Templars under the Byzantine flag controlled Athens. They were rooted out by the Turkish Assassins, sent by the Mentor Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who established Assassin Dens in the city and recovered First Civilization technology that was discovered beneath the Acropolis.[4]
Around this time, the Knights Hospitalier controlled the island of Rhodes. After they executed the Master Assassin Castor, Ezio sent the Assassins to burn a Hospitalier compound in revenge.[4]
Trivia
- Greek buildings and clothing in Project Legacy are inaccurately depicted as white, when in reality the Greeks favored a myriad of bright colors.
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II - Glyphs
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Abstergo Files
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Mediterranean Defense