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==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
According to | According to one story, two members of the [[Argonauts]] visited the island of [[Kephallonia]] to pray at a local ''[[Temenos of Zeus Ainesios|temenos]]'' dedicated to the god [[Zeus]] for strength to battle the harpies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kephallonia|Kephallonia: "Temenos of Zeus Ainesios"]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Seven Years' War]] | During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] obtained a figurehead called "harpy skull" for his [[ship]] ''[[Morrigan]]''. The figurehead was considered to be a standard symbol of elite warships.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Rogue)#Figureheads|Figureheads: Harpy skull figurehead]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Despite similar descriptions, the harpies and the [[Siren (mythology)|sirens]] of Greek mythology are two different, distinct species of creatures. | Despite similar descriptions, the harpies and the [[Siren (mythology)|sirens]] of Greek mythology are two different, distinct species of creatures. | ||
The term 'harpy' has come to denote a | The term ''harpy'' has come to denote a "nasty, quarrelsome woman".<ref>"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/harpy#Noun Harpy]". ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/ Wiktionary]''. Last updated 12 March 2020. Accessed 24 March 2020.</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 24 March 2020
A harpy is a winged creature in the Greco-Roman mythologies, especially in works attributed to Homer.
Mythology
According to one story, two members of the Argonauts visited the island of Kephallonia to pray at a local temenos dedicated to the god Zeus for strength to battle the harpies.[1]
History
During the Seven Years' War, the Templar Shay Cormac obtained a figurehead called "harpy skull" for his ship Morrigan. The figurehead was considered to be a standard symbol of elite warships.[2]
Behind the scenes
Despite similar descriptions, the harpies and the sirens of Greek mythology are two different, distinct species of creatures.
The term harpy has come to denote a "nasty, quarrelsome woman".[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (figurehead only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Kephallonia: "Temenos of Zeus Ainesios"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Figureheads: Harpy skull figurehead
- ↑ "Harpy". Wiktionary. Last updated 12 March 2020. Accessed 24 March 2020.