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According to [[Greek mythology]], the legendary hero [[Perseus]] | ===Foundation=== | ||
According to [[Greek mythology]], the legendary hero [[Perseus]] was said to have founded the city, moving to rule Mycenae following his marriage to the {{Wiki|Ethiopia|Aithiopian}} princess [[Andromeda]]. There they produced seven sons and two daughters, collectively known as the [[Perseids]].<ref name="A Treasury of Legends">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Treasury of Legends]]</ref> | |||
===Bronze Age=== | |||
By 1250 BCE, Mycenae was at the height of power and the city was largely prosperous. The population was increasing, and more houses had to be made. At one point the cities walls had to be expanded to make way for the ever growing populace.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – [[Discovery Tour]]'' / Mycenae: Habitations</ref> | |||
===Classical period=== | |||
The city was later abandoned and was gradually taken over by bandits by the 5th century BCE.<ref name="Historical" /> During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ruins of the city and Agamemnon's [[Agamemnon's Tomb|tomb]] was also connected to and located nearby. It was explored by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | The city was later abandoned and was gradually taken over by bandits by the 5th century BCE.<ref name="Historical" /> During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ruins of the city and Agamemnon's [[Agamemnon's Tomb|tomb]] was also connected to and located nearby. It was explored by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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Mycenae was an ancient city in Argolis, Greece, best known for being the home of Agamemnon, the legendary king of Mycenae and a hero of the Trojan War.
One of the oldest cities in Greece, dating from the 3rd millennium BCE, its walls were said to be the work of the Cyclopes.[1] and was connected to Agamemnon's tomb that was built nearby.[2]
History
Foundation
According to Greek mythology, the legendary hero Perseus was said to have founded the city, moving to rule Mycenae following his marriage to the Aithiopian princess Andromeda. There they produced seven sons and two daughters, collectively known as the Perseids.[3]
Bronze Age
By 1250 BCE, Mycenae was at the height of power and the city was largely prosperous. The population was increasing, and more houses had to be made. At one point the cities walls had to be expanded to make way for the ever growing populace.[4]
Classical period
The city was later abandoned and was gradually taken over by bandits by the 5th century BCE.[1] During the Peloponnesian War, the ruins of the city and Agamemnon's tomb was also connected to and located nearby. It was explored by the Spartan misthios Kassandra during the Peloponnesian War.[2]
Gallery
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Front view of Mycenae -
Side view of Mycenae
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Argolis: Mycenae
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Treasury of Legends
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour / Mycenae: Habitations