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The lesche was decorated with paintings by the 5th century BCE artist {{Wiki|Polygnotus|Polygnotos}} commemorating the fall of [[Troy]] and the return of the victorious Greek heroes.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – | The lesche was decorated with paintings by the 5th century BCE artist {{Wiki|Polygnotus|Polygnotos}} commemorating the fall of [[Troy]] and the return of the victorious Greek heroes.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#The Agora of Athens|The Agora of Athens: Stoa Poikilè]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the building was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]]. It was also where she | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the building was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]]. It was also where she spent a good while with [[Auxesia]], a Delphian woman.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Age is Just a Number]]</ref> | ||
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Lesche (λέσχη) is a Greek word meaning 'place of council or conversation'. {{Wiki|Knidos}} was Greek city located on the coast of {{Wiki|Anatolia}}. | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', the "Historical Location" description for this landmark is misidentified and is meant for the [[Dedication of the Knidians]]. | |||
The walls of the lesche are covered with the painting [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reconstruction_of_Nekyia_by_Polygnotus.JPG painting] called "Nekyia" by Polygnotos, rendering ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''{{'}}s depiction of the lesche historically correct. However, said painting can be seen in numerous other locations as well, and pieces of it have been used to decorate various pieces of pottery in the game. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Locations in Phokis]] | [[Category:Locations in Phokis]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Sanctuary of Delphi]] | [[Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Delphi]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings]] | [[Category:Buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Facilities]] | [[Category:Facilities]] | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 14 March 2020
The Lesche of the Knidians was a meeting and dining place located within the Sanctuary of Delphi in Greece.
History
The lesche was decorated with paintings by the 5th century BCE artist Polygnotos commemorating the fall of Troy and the return of the victorious Greek heroes.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the building was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra. It was also where she spent a good while with Auxesia, a Delphian woman.[2]
Behind the scenes
Lesche (λέσχη) is a Greek word meaning 'place of council or conversation'. Knidos was Greek city located on the coast of Anatolia.
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the "Historical Location" description for this landmark is misidentified and is meant for the Dedication of the Knidians.
The walls of the lesche are covered with the painting painting called "Nekyia" by Polygnotos, rendering Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's depiction of the lesche historically correct. However, said painting can be seen in numerous other locations as well, and pieces of it have been used to decorate various pieces of pottery in the game.
Gallery
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Interior -
interior
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Agora of Athens: Stoa Poikilè
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Age is Just a Number