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The '''domestic pig''' (''Sus scrofa domestica''), commonly referred to simply as '''pig''', is a domesticated subspecies of the [[wild boar]]. Domesticated pigs, unlike their wild cousins, have a lot less hair. Several species are known but the most common ones are pink in color. | The '''domestic pig''' (''Sus scrofa domestica''), commonly referred to simply as '''pig''', is a domesticated subspecies of the [[wild boar]]. Domesticated pigs, unlike their wild cousins, have a lot less hair. Several species are known but the most common ones are pink in color. | ||
Among the earliest animals domesticated by [[human]]s, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the [[Earth|world]] since the dawn of their civilization. From ancient [[Greece]]<ref name=" | ==History== | ||
Among the earliest animals domesticated by [[human]]s, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the [[Earth|world]] since the dawn of their civilization. From ancient [[Greece]]<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>, where their tails were valued at 3 [[drachma]]e apiece, to the [[United States|British American colonies]]<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>. | |||
After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as [[wild pig]]s. | After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as [[wild pig]]s. | ||
==Influence== | |||
In ancient Greece, [[Megaris]] and its main city [[Megara]] were connected with pigs, to the point that the region's emblem featured the head of a pig. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] makes a note of this, as well, approaching the city: "Megaris, the city of pigs."<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Colloquially, the term [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pig pig] has come to denote a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | ||
ACOd-banner-Megaris.jpg|The full banner of Megaris | |||
ACOD Megaris Symbol.PNG|The emblem of Megaris: a pig's head | |||
ACOd-sheeppig.jpg|A [[sheep]] and a pig resting on a busy street in [[Tegea]] | ACOd-sheeppig.jpg|A [[sheep]] and a pig resting on a busy street in [[Tegea]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 24 February 2020
The domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica), commonly referred to simply as pig, is a domesticated subspecies of the wild boar. Domesticated pigs, unlike their wild cousins, have a lot less hair. Several species are known but the most common ones are pink in color.
History
Among the earliest animals domesticated by humans, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the world since the dawn of their civilization. From ancient Greece[1], where their tails were valued at 3 drachmae apiece, to the British American colonies[2].
After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as wild pigs.
Influence
In ancient Greece, Megaris and its main city Megara were connected with pigs, to the point that the region's emblem featured the head of a pig. The Spartan misthios Kassandra makes a note of this, as well, approaching the city: "Megaris, the city of pigs."[1]
Behind the scenes
Colloquially, the term pig has come to denote a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person.
Gallery
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The full banner of Megaris -
The emblem of Megaris: a pig's head -
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey