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'''Hippodameia''' was the daughter of [[Oinomaos]], the king of {{Wiki|Pisa}}, in Greek mythology. | '''Hippodameia''' was the daughter of [[Oinomaos]], the king of {{Wiki|Pisa, Greece|Pisa}}, in Greek mythology. | ||
According to the myth, Hippodameia's father was forewarned that he would die at the hands of his son-in-law. Because of this, he challenged all of Hippodameia's would-be-suitors [[chariot]] race, and killed them. This lasted until along came [[Pelops]], who won thanks to the help of the god [[Poseidon]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]" – Gods of Olympia: Pelops, The Legendary Founder</ref> | According to the myth, Hippodameia's father was forewarned that he would die at the hands of his son-in-law. Because of this, he challenged all of Hippodameia's would-be-suitors [[chariot]] race, and killed them. This lasted until along came [[Pelops]], who won thanks to the help of the god [[Poseidon]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]" – Gods of Olympia: Pelops, The Legendary Founder</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:03, 30 July 2023
Hippodameia was the daughter of Oinomaos, the king of Pisa, in Greek mythology.
According to the myth, Hippodameia's father was forewarned that he would die at the hands of his son-in-law. Because of this, he challenged all of Hippodameia's would-be-suitors chariot race, and killed them. This lasted until along came Pelops, who won thanks to the help of the god Poseidon.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour – "Famous Cities" – Gods of Olympia: Pelops, The Legendary Founder