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'''Megaris''', also called the '''Megarid''', was a small state in ancient [[Greece]]. Situated on the [[Isthmus of Poseidon]], a narrow corridor providing the only land route between the [[Peloponnese]] and [[Attika]], it was a strategic point during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref name="ACOd site">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/attika-peninsula Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika Peninsula]. Ubisoft. Accessed 12 June 2018</ref> Its capital was [[Megara]]. | '''Megaris''', also called the '''Megarid''', was a small state in ancient [[Greece]]. Situated on the [[Isthmus of Poseidon]], a narrow corridor providing the only land route between the [[Peloponnese]] and [[Attika]], it was a strategic point during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref name="ACOd site">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/attika-peninsula Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika Peninsula]. Ubisoft. Accessed 12 June 2018</ref> Its capital was [[Megara]]. | ||
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Kassandra was subsequently tasked by Stentor to aid the Spartans in sabotaging the Athenian war efforts<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Crumble and Burn]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Athenian Treasure Trove]]</ref> as well as eliminating the Athenian-hired mercenary [[Hyrkanos]] the Cunning.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Hunting Hyrkanos]]</ref> Once this was done, Kassandra weakened the Athenian forces further by eliminating the leader stationed in Megara.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Athenian Leader]]</ref> | Kassandra was subsequently tasked by Stentor to aid the Spartans in sabotaging the Athenian war efforts<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Crumble and Burn]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Athenian Treasure Trove]]</ref> as well as eliminating the Athenian-hired mercenary [[Hyrkanos]] the Cunning.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Hunting Hyrkanos]]</ref> Once this was done, Kassandra weakened the Athenian forces further by eliminating the leader stationed in Megara.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Athenian Leader]]</ref> | ||
Sometime that same year, a group of ''misthoi'' were tasked by Athens to poison a Spartan camp's water well.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[For Democracy!]]'' – [[Thicker than Water (Rebellion)|Thicker than Water]]</ref> After accomplishing this they made their way into [[Megara]] to rescue an Athenian general and his men who had been captured by Spartan forces.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion'' – ''For Democracy!'' – [[Inside Megara]]</ref> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The emblem of Megaris was a stylized, crowned | *The emblem of Megaris was a stylized, crowned head of a [[Wild boar|boar]] on a shield, referencing the state's dependence on the pig industry. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Megaris, also called the Megarid, was a small state in ancient Greece. Situated on the Isthmus of Poseidon, a narrow corridor providing the only land route between the Peloponnese and Attika, it was a strategic point during the Peloponnesian War.[1] Its capital was Megara.
Accordingly, it was heavily contested between the Athenians and the Spartans. In the opening stages of the conflict, it was occupied by the former resulting in an invasion by the latter. Its economy in this era relied primarily on pottery and pig farming.[1]
History
Owing to its strategic region, Megaris was occupied by Athens since the 7th century BCE. In an attempt to gain a closer position to Athens, the Spartans sought to conquer the region during the Peloponnesian War.[2] In 431 BCE, the Spartan army led by Nikolaos and his step-son Stentor invaded the region, landing near the port of Pagai. The Athenians attempted to blockade the port and surround the Spartans on both sides. Nevertheless, their efforts were thwart by the arrival of the misthios Kassandra, who destroyed the blockade and aided Nikolaos' men in defeating the forces on land.[3]
Kassandra was subsequently tasked by Stentor to aid the Spartans in sabotaging the Athenian war efforts[4][5] as well as eliminating the Athenian-hired mercenary Hyrkanos the Cunning.[6] Once this was done, Kassandra weakened the Athenian forces further by eliminating the leader stationed in Megara.[7]
Sometime that same year, a group of misthoi were tasked by Athens to poison a Spartan camp's water well.[8] After accomplishing this they made their way into Megara to rescue an Athenian general and his men who had been captured by Spartan forces.[9]
Regions
The state of Megaris was made up of four regions:
Trivia
- The emblem of Megaris was a stylized, crowned head of a boar on a shield, referencing the state's dependence on the pig industry.
Gallery
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Concept art of the region -
The symbol of Megaris
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika Peninsula. Ubisoft. Accessed 12 June 2018
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Journey into War
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Crumble and Burn
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Athenian Treasure Trove
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Hunting Hyrkanos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Athenian Leader
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – For Democracy! – Thicker than Water
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – For Democracy! – Inside Megara
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